Companies in Bath

United Kingdom|43.9% formed since 2020|9% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
8,812
Active

8,812 active companies are based in Bath according to Companies House records. Out of 10,320 companies ever registered here, 949 are no longer active — a 85% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 43.9% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (52%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is management consultancy activities other than financial management, with 578 companies. 103 medium and large companies operate here, indicating a significant commercial presence. Bath is home to 137 FCA-regulated firms and 153 registered charities. Companies here hold 235 government contracts worth £220.4M in total. The average company age is 11.3 years. The earliest company registration in Bath dates back to 1896.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

8,812
Active Companies
10,320
Total Registered
1896
Oldest Company
43.9%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
13%
33%
45%
Pre-1990: 499
1990s: 453
2000s: 1,306
2010s: 3,378
2020s: 4,593

Top Industries

Management consultancy activities other than financial management578→Residents property management567→Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate547→Buying and selling of own real estate357→Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.231→Development of building projects220→Information technology consultancy activities211→Other business support service activities n.e.c.203→Business and domestic software development195→Other professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c.191→

Data Signals

Governance
37,4825 src
Financial
32,44311 src
Risk
5,2859 src
Compliance
4,18418 src
Trade
1,1922 src
quality
9255 src
innovation
6652 src
growth
2812 src
ESG
2106 src
operational
401 src
corporate_structure
291 src
regulatory
11 src

Top Companies in Bath

SULIS HOSPITAL BATH LIMITED
Hospital activitiesEst. 200742 signals
BURO HAPPOLD LIMITED
Other engineering activitiesEst. 1986220 signals
SUN CHEMICAL LIMITED
Manufacture of paints, varnishes and similar coatings, mastics and sealantsEst. 1991129 signals
THE BATH PRIORY LIMITED
Hotels and similar accommodationEst. 1994102 signals
ROPER RHODES LIMITED
Wholesale of household goods (other than musical instruments) n.e.c.Est. 198184 signals
YOUTH CONNECT SOUTH WEST
Other social work activities without accommodation n.e.c.Est. 201931 signals
CROSS MANUFACTURING COMPANY (1938) LIMITED
Manufacture of other fabricated metal products n.e.c.Est. 193881 signals
PRIOR PARK EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Primary educationEst. 198051 signals
ROTORK UK LIMITED
MachiningEst. 197346 signals
THE ALONGSIDE CHARITY
Renting and operating of Housing Association real estateEst. 201933 signals

Business Landscape

The average active company in Bath is 11.3 years old. There are 137 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 153 registered charities operate locally.

11.3 yrs
Avg company age
137
FCA regulated
153
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 102 (50%)Medium: 8 (4%)Large: 95 (46%)

Government Investment

Companies in Bath have been awarded 235 government contracts with a combined value of £220.4M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Bath?

There are 8,812 active companies registered in Bath, out of 10,320 total. 949 (9%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Bath?

The top industries in Bath include Management consultancy activities other than financial management (578 companies), Residents property management (567 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (547 companies).

How fast is Bath growing as a business hub?

43.9% of currently active companies in Bath were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Bath?

Our database contains 82,737 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Bath. The largest category is Governance with 37,482 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Bath?

The oldest company registration in Bath dates back to 1896, spanning over 130 years of business history.

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