Companies in Basingstoke

United Kingdom|48.8% formed since 2020|10% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
6,600
Active

6,600 active companies are based in Basingstoke according to Companies House records. Out of 7,882 companies ever registered here, 799 are no longer active — a 84% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 48.8% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (60%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is information technology consultancy activities, with 325 companies. The area hosts 195 large enterprises, 109 small firms. Basingstoke is home to 176 FCA-regulated firms and 59 registered charities. Companies here hold 975 government contracts worth £2.7B in total. The average company age is 9.8 years. The earliest company registration in Basingstoke dates back to 1883.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

6,600
Active Companies
7,882
Total Registered
1883
Oldest Company
48.8%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
10%
33%
51%
Pre-1990: 249
1990s: 270
2000s: 786
2010s: 2,548
2020s: 3,951

Top Industries

Information technology consultancy activities325→Management consultancy activities other than financial management309→Buying and selling of own real estate264→Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate231→Other business support service activities n.e.c.193→Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.173→Dormant Company147→Business and domestic software development146→Other human health activities135→Freight transport by road134→

Data Signals

Governance
27,8396 src
Financial
23,20611 src
Risk
4,06010 src
Compliance
3,41418 src
Trade
1,2602 src
growth
1,0402 src
quality
7494 src
ESG
2536 src
innovation
1992 src
corporate_structure
801 src
operational
741 src
regulatory
21 src

Top Companies in Basingstoke

SYNERGY HEALTH (UK) LIMITED
Other manufacturing n.e.c.Est. 1970107 signals
ELIS UK LIMITED
Renting and leasing of other personal and household goodsEst. 1928106 signals
SWARCO UK & IRELAND LTD
Manufacture of other electrical equipmentEst. 1980100 signals
CENTERPRISE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
Manufacture of computers and peripheral equipmentEst. 1983281 signals
GENUS BREEDING LIMITED
Technical testing and analysisEst. 1974114 signals
DE LA RUE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED.
Printing n.e.c.Est. 1962104 signals
STERIS SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Wholesale of pharmaceutical goodsEst. 199279 signals
LAVAZZA PROFESSIONAL UK LIMITED
Production of coffee and coffee substitutesEst. 200864 signals
DE LA RUE LIMITED
Printing n.e.c.Est. 199955 signals
BLATCHFORD LIMITED
Other manufacturing n.e.c.Est. 191949 signals

Business Landscape

The average active company in Basingstoke is 9.8 years old. There are 176 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 59 registered charities operate locally.

9.8 yrs
Avg company age
176
FCA regulated
59
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 109 (35%)Medium: 5 (2%)Large: 195 (63%)

Government Investment

Companies in Basingstoke have been awarded 975 government contracts with a combined value of £2658.7M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Basingstoke?

There are 6,600 active companies registered in Basingstoke, out of 7,882 total. 799 (10%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Basingstoke?

The top industries in Basingstoke include Information technology consultancy activities (325 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (309 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (264 companies).

How fast is Basingstoke growing as a business hub?

48.8% of currently active companies in Basingstoke were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Basingstoke?

Our database contains 62,176 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Basingstoke. The largest category is Governance with 27,839 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Basingstoke?

The oldest company registration in Basingstoke dates back to 1883, spanning over 143 years of business history.

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