Companies in Ampthill

United Kingdom|34.7% formed since 2020|11% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
271
Active

271 active companies are registered in Ampthill with Companies House. Out of 320 companies ever registered here, 35 are no longer active — a 85% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 34.7% of current companies established since 2020. A wave of registrations in the 2010s accounts for 47% of active companies, pointing to a decade of strong entrepreneurial activity. The most common industry sector is other service activities n.e.c., with 35 companies. Ampthill is home to 15 FCA-regulated firms. The average company age is 12.3 years. The earliest company registration in Ampthill dates back to 1932.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

271
Active Companies
320
Total Registered
1932
Oldest Company
34.7%
Growth (2020s)

An established business centre with companies averaging 12.3 years of operation.

Incorporation by Decade
15%
40%
37%
Pre-1990: 15
1990s: 10
2000s: 49
2010s: 128
2020s: 117

Data Signals

Governance
1,1454 src
Financial
1,1256 src
Risk
1687 src
Compliance
1308 src
Trade
412 src
quality
182 src
growth
82 src
operational
21 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Ampthill is 12.3 years old. There are 15 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 1 registered charities operate locally.

12.3 yrs
Avg company age
15
FCA regulated
1
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 1 (50%)Large: 1 (50%)

Government Investment

Companies in Ampthill have been awarded 5 government contracts with a combined value of £0.3M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Ampthill?

There are 271 active companies registered in Ampthill, out of 320 total. 35 (11%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Ampthill?

The top industries in Ampthill include Other service activities n.e.c. (35 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (25 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (14 companies).

How fast is Ampthill growing as a business hub?

34.7% of currently active companies in Ampthill were incorporated since 2020, indicating moderate recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Ampthill?

Our database contains 2,637 data signals across 8 categories for active companies in Ampthill. The largest category is Governance with 1,145 signals from 4 sources.

When was the first company registered in Ampthill?

The oldest company registration in Ampthill dates back to 1932, spanning over 94 years of business history.

Data is updated daily from official UK government sources including Companies House. Information is provided for reference only.