Companies in Beaminster

United Kingdom|48.3% formed since 2020|8% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
203
Active

203 active companies are registered in Beaminster with Companies House. Out of 237 companies ever registered here, 20 are no longer active — a 86% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 48.3% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (59%) 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 10 companies. The average company age is 9.2 years. The earliest company registration in Beaminster dates back to 1948.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

203
Active Companies
237
Total Registered
1948
Oldest Company
48.3%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
8%
34%
51%
Pre-1990: 6
1990s: 9
2000s: 20
2010s: 81
2020s: 120

Data Signals

Governance
8235 src
Financial
6977 src
Compliance
936 src
Risk
916 src
Trade
342 src
quality
252 src
growth
42 src
operational
21 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Beaminster is 9.2 years old. There are 4 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 5 registered charities operate locally.

9.2 yrs
Avg company age
4
FCA regulated
5
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 1 (50%)Medium: 1 (50%)

Government Investment

Companies in Beaminster have been awarded 2 government contracts with a combined value of £0.2M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Beaminster?

There are 203 active companies registered in Beaminster, out of 237 total. 20 (8%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Beaminster?

The top industries in Beaminster include Management consultancy activities other than financial management (10 companies), Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet (9 companies), Other professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c. (7 companies).

How fast is Beaminster growing as a business hub?

48.3% of currently active companies in Beaminster were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Beaminster?

Our database contains 1,769 data signals across 8 categories for active companies in Beaminster. The largest category is Governance with 823 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Beaminster?

The oldest company registration in Beaminster dates back to 1948, spanning over 78 years of business history.

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