Life at The Data City
United Kingdom
Real-time insight into UK companies & industries
We use web data and AI to show you what companies in the UK actually do. Explore industries, map emerging sectors and make faster, evidence-based decisions.
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Understand the UK economy in real-time
The UK has a data problem. Outdated classifications like SIC codes don’t reflect the real economy. Manual research is slow and incomplete. We’ve fixed that.
At The Data City we help you understand size, scale and growth of the UK economy – with real-time data on 9M+ companies and 500+ modern industries.
Join the UK’s leading government departments, financial institutions and researchers using The Data City to map sectors, build custom classifications, and see the economy in real time.
UK company data in one place
Our Industry Engine platform makes it easy to explore UK company data. Access comprehensive sector, financial, funding, jobs and skills, growth, and location data for over 4.5 million active companies, and uncover the ones that matter, faster with our suite of AI-powered tools and filters.
Access data that reflects today’s economy
Our Real-Time Industrial Classifications (RTICs) go beyond traditional company data to reveal the emerging industries shaping the future. From FinTech and Clean Energy to AI and Quantum, we use machine learning and web data to classify the sectors SIC codes can’t see. You can even co-create new RTICs with us to map what’s next.
Work with real experts, not just a platform
Go further with your insights. Whether you’re bidding for a tender, mapping a new sector, building a dashboard or integrating real-time company data into your systems, our expert team is here to help.
Alongside access to our Industry Engine platform, our Data Services team provides hands-on support to help you get the most out of the platform, our API and Real-Time Industrial Classifications (RTICs).
What our customers say
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“If you want a more dynamic and innovative view of your economy, you should definitely consider The Data City.”
Professor Delma Dwight
Director
Midlands Engine -
“The Data City provided us with a better way to understand the economy and niche sectors that were developing within Glasgow City region.”
Christina Kopanou
Principal Economist
Glasgow City Region -
“SIC Codes often miss many companies that interest us. RTICs allow us to find these companies.”
Tom Carnay
Innovation Programme Lead
University of Southampton -
“The data helps people tell the stories they want to tell.”
Owen Garling
Knowledge Transfer Facilitator
Bennett Institute for Public Policy
