Companies in Ampthill

United Kingdom|36.3% formed since 2020|1% inactive|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
295
Active

295 active companies are registered in Ampthill with Companies House. Out of 319 companies ever registered here, 4 are no longer active — a 92% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 36.3% of current companies established since 2020. A wave of registrations in the 2010s accounts for 44% of active companies, pointing to a decade of strong entrepreneurial activity. The most common industry sector is other service activities n.e.c., with 44 companies. Ampthill is home to 15 FCA-regulated firms. The average company age is 11.2 years.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

295
Active Companies
319
Total Registered
1958
Oldest Company
36.3%
Growth (2020s)

A diverse local economy with no single sector accounting for more than 15% of businesses.

Incorporation by Decade
15%
41%
36%
Pre-1990: 14
1990s: 10
2000s: 49
2010s: 130
2020s: 116

Data Signals

Governance
9293 src
Financial
6365 src
Compliance
2097 src
Risk
1425 src
Trade
221 src
quality
102 src
growth
62 src
operational
21 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Ampthill is 11.2 years old. There are 15 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 1 registered charities operate locally.

11.2 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There are 295 active companies registered in Ampthill, out of 319 total. 4 (1%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Ampthill?

The top industries in Ampthill include Other service activities n.e.c. (44 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (29 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (17 companies).

How fast is Ampthill growing as a business hub?

36.3% 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 1,956 data signals across 8 categories for active companies in Ampthill. The largest category is Governance with 929 signals from 3 sources.

When was the first company registered in Ampthill?

The oldest company registration in Ampthill dates back to 1958, spanning over 68 years of business history.

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