Companies in Attleborough

United Kingdom|53% formed since 2020|10% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
855
Active

855 active companies are registered in Attleborough with Companies House. Out of 1,006 companies ever registered here, 101 are no longer active — a 85% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 53% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (62%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is other letting and operating of own or leased real estate, with 37 companies. Attleborough is home to 12 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 7 government contracts worth £3.8M in total. The average company age is 8.6 years. The earliest company registration in Attleborough dates back to 1943.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

855
Active Companies
1,006
Total Registered
1943
Oldest Company
53%
Growth (2020s)

Attleborough is a growth hotspot — over half of its active companies were formed since 2020.

Incorporation by Decade
9%
32%
53%
Pre-1990: 16
1990s: 40
2000s: 92
2010s: 321
2020s: 527

Data Signals

Governance
3,6105 src
Financial
3,0459 src
Risk
5847 src
Compliance
41611 src
Trade
1552 src
quality
594 src
operational
211 src
innovation
132 src
growth
112 src
ESG
53 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Attleborough is 8.6 years old. There are 12 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 7 registered charities operate locally.

8.6 yrs
Avg company age
12
FCA regulated
7
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 9 (60%)Medium: 2 (13%)Large: 4 (27%)

Government Investment

Companies in Attleborough have been awarded 7 government contracts with a combined value of £3.8M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Attleborough?

There are 855 active companies registered in Attleborough, out of 1,006 total. 101 (10%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Attleborough?

The top industries in Attleborough include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (37 companies), Recreational vehicle parks, trailer parks and camping grounds (34 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (33 companies).

How fast is Attleborough growing as a business hub?

53% of currently active companies in Attleborough were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Attleborough?

Our database contains 7,919 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Attleborough. The largest category is Governance with 3,610 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Attleborough?

The oldest company registration in Attleborough dates back to 1943, spanning over 83 years of business history.

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