Businesses in East MidlandsLocal Authorities Ranked
All 35 local authorities in East Midlands, ranked by vat or paye businesses. Data: Office for National Statistics (2025), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Open the interactive map| Rank | Local authority | VAT or PAYE businesses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Northamptonshire | 19,020 |
| 2 | North Northamptonshire | 14,950 |
| 3 | Leicester | 13,315 |
| 4 | Nottingham | 9,575 |
| 5 | Derby | 7,375 |
| 6 | Charnwood | 6,700 |
| 7 | South Kesteven | 6,115 |
| 8 | East Lindsey | 5,560 |
| 9 | Harborough | 5,405 |
| 10 | Rushcliffe | 5,110 |
| 11 | Newark and Sherwood | 4,845 |
| 12 | Derbyshire Dales | 4,580 |
| 13 | Amber Valley | 4,540 |
| 14 | Hinckley and Bosworth | 4,480 |
| 15 | North West Leicestershire | 4,410 |
| 16 | Bassetlaw | 4,330 |
| 17 | North Kesteven | 4,135 |
| 18 | Blaby | 4,070 |
| 19 | South Derbyshire | 3,890 |
| 20 | South Holland | 3,885 |
| 21 | High Peak | 3,840 |
| 22 | Erewash | 3,700 |
| 23 | West Lindsey | 3,690 |
| 24 | Gedling | 3,645 |
| 25 | North East Derbyshire | 3,415 |
| 26 | Chesterfield | 3,335 |
| 27 | Broxtowe | 3,285 |
| 28 | Ashfield | 3,060 |
| 29 | Mansfield | 3,055 |
| 30 | Lincoln | 2,695 |
| 31 | Melton | 2,560 |
| 32 | Boston | 2,320 |
| 33 | Oadby and Wigston | 2,125 |
| 34 | Bolsover | 2,110 |
| 35 | Rutland | 1,900 |