273 active companies are registered in Axbridge with Companies House. Out of 304 companies ever registered here, 0 are no longer active — a 90% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 37.7% of current companies established since 2020. A wave of registrations in the 2010s accounts for 38% of active companies, pointing to a decade of strong entrepreneurial activity. The most common industry sector is residents property management, with 14 companies. The average company age is 11.2 years.
Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026
A diverse local economy with no single sector accounting for more than 15% of businesses.
The average active company in Axbridge is 11.2 years old. There are 2 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 4 registered charities operate locally.
Companies in Axbridge have been awarded 2 government contracts with a combined value of £3.1M. See the Top Government Contractors report.
There are 273 active companies registered in Axbridge, out of 304 total. 0 (0%) are no longer active.
The top industries in Axbridge include Residents property management (14 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (13 companies), Hairdressing and other beauty treatment (13 companies).
37.7% of currently active companies in Axbridge were incorporated since 2020, indicating moderate recent growth.
Our database contains 1,685 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Axbridge. The largest category is Governance with 868 signals from 3 sources.
The oldest company registration in Axbridge dates back to 1975, spanning over 51 years of business history.