147 active companies are registered in Berks with Companies House. Out of 209 companies ever registered here, 0 are no longer active — a 70% survival rate. 85% of companies predate 2000, reflecting Berks's long-established commercial heritage. The most common industry sector is residents property management, with 9 companies. The average company age is 32.2 years, suggesting a mature business environment. The earliest company registration in Berks dates back to 1901.
Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026
An established business centre with companies averaging 32.2 years of operation.
The average active company in Berks is 32.2 years old. There are 5 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 3 registered charities operate locally.
Companies in Berks have been awarded 4 government contracts with a combined value of £0.2M. See the Top Government Contractors report.
There are 147 active companies registered in Berks, out of 209 total. 0 (0%) are no longer active.
The top industries in Berks include Residents property management (9 companies), Information technology consultancy activities (8 companies), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (8 companies).
3.4% of currently active companies in Berks were incorporated since 2020, indicating steady recent growth.
Our database contains 1,196 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Berks. The largest category is Governance with 550 signals from 5 sources.
The oldest company registration in Berks dates back to 1901, spanning over 125 years of business history.