Businesses in United Kingdom, by trade and province

Every number here is a count of open places on the Overture map — the same map the hunt reads — put in its province by its position, and split by what a place published: a website, a phone, a Facebook or Instagram page, an email. Nothing is estimated and nothing is sold; a page exists where the map holds enough of a trade to be worth a page.

Source: Overture Places, release August 2026. Places Overture lists as closed are not counted. 2,161,607 on the map · 137 counties.

• IT and software companies131,035 on the map · 117 counties
• Cafes and bars111,047 on the map · 119 counties
• Restaurants108,989 on the map · 121 counties
• Hairdressers106,653 on the map · 120 counties
• Beauty salons89,881 on the map · 114 counties
• Hardware shops62,051 on the map · 87 counties
• Clinics59,413 on the map · 78 counties
• Car repair shops58,070 on the map · 84 counties
• Hotels55,383 on the map · 71 counties
• Supermarkets53,542 on the map · 87 counties
• Builders52,023 on the map · 71 counties
• Carpenters45,931 on the map · 62 counties
• Estate agents44,051 on the map · 62 counties
• Pubs43,266 on the map · 61 counties
• Electronics shops41,763 on the map · 61 counties
• Clothing shops41,438 on the map · 57 counties
• Schools40,532 on the map · 56 counties
• Guest houses37,214 on the map · 51 counties
• Gyms35,064 on the map · 51 counties
• Fast food outlets28,344 on the map · 45 counties
• Furniture shops25,483 on the map · 38 counties
• Sports centres24,494 on the map · 38 counties
• Logistics companies24,408 on the map · 36 counties
• Agencies24,284 on the map · 39 counties
• Manufacturers22,990 on the map · 35 counties
• Holiday apartments21,321 on the map · 32 counties
• Engineering firms20,678 on the map · 33 counties
• Florists20,247 on the map · 31 counties
• Nursing homes19,046 on the map · 27 counties
• Pastry shops18,004 on the map · 25 counties
• Kindergartens17,937 on the map · 29 counties
• Printers17,248 on the map · 29 counties
• Pet shops17,225 on the map · 26 counties
• Spas16,066 on the map · 24 counties
• Car dealers15,964 on the map · 24 counties
• Transport companies15,661 on the map · 25 counties
• Architects15,478 on the map · 30 counties
• Bakeries14,792 on the map · 22 counties
• Accountants14,762 on the map · 25 counties
• Farms14,745 on the map · 25 counties
• Electricians14,487 on the map · 22 counties
• Event agencies13,817 on the map · 24 counties
• Plumbers13,010 on the map · 20 counties
• Employment agencies12,844 on the map · 17 counties
• Cleaning companies12,786 on the map · 16 counties
• Dentists12,555 on the map · 14 counties
• HVAC contractors12,184 on the map · 15 counties
• Sports shops11,688 on the map · 15 counties
• Metalwork shops11,202 on the map · 12 counties
• Banks11,096 on the map · 11 counties
• Travel agencies11,091 on the map · 14 counties
• Campsites10,935 on the map · 18 counties
• Pizzerias9,949 on the map · 8 counties
• Fuel stations9,868 on the map · 10 counties
• Pet groomers9,706 on the map · 11 counties
• Pharmacies9,652 on the map · 8 counties
• Garden centres9,538 on the map · 13 counties
• Consultancies9,375 on the map · 10 counties
• Driving schools9,250 on the map · 9 counties
• Jewellers9,162 on the map · 7 counties
• Training centres8,741 on the map · 8 counties
• Photographers8,642 on the map · 6 counties
• Physiotherapists8,345 on the map · 7 counties
• Perfumeries7,959 on the map · 5 counties
• Law firms7,950 on the map · 8 counties
• Tattoo studios7,794 on the map · 5 counties
• Funeral directors7,238 on the map · 5 counties
• Caterers6,613 on the map · 3 counties
• Veterinary practices6,541 on the map · 4 counties
• Delicatessens6,067 on the map · 1 counties
• Tyre shops5,829 on the map
• Wine shops5,380 on the map
• Shoe shops5,209 on the map · 1 counties
• Butchers4,929 on the map
• Glaziers4,639 on the map · 1 counties
• Surveyors4,501 on the map · 1 counties
• Window and door fitters4,350 on the map
• Nightclubs4,310 on the map
• Laundries4,273 on the map
• Insurance agencies4,193 on the map · 2 counties
• Painters4,174 on the map
• Car washes3,978 on the map
• Bookshops3,975 on the map
• Opticians3,916 on the map
• Bike shops3,780 on the map
• Investors3,461 on the map · 1 counties
• Telecoms companies3,450 on the map
• Tailors3,441 on the map
• Toy shops3,215 on the map
• Medical supply shops2,985 on the map
• Theatres2,930 on the map
• Cinemas2,822 on the map
• Motorcycle dealers2,743 on the map
• Ice cream parlours2,529 on the map
• Swimming pools2,507 on the map
• Car rental agencies2,322 on the map
• Nutritionists2,136 on the map
• Tobacconists1,955 on the map
• Language schools1,899 on the map
• Stationery shops1,894 on the map
• Removal companies1,788 on the map
• Boatyards1,579 on the map
• Psychologists1,558 on the map
• Newsagents1,485 on the map
• Hostels1,387 on the map
• Upholsterers1,163 on the map
• Leather goods shops1,096 on the map
• Fishmongers1,044 on the map
• Plasterers942 on the map
• Wineries823 on the map
• Medical laboratories697 on the map
• Boat dealers603 on the map