Companies in Bexley

United Kingdom|51.4% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
2,426
Active

2,426 active companies are registered in Bexley with Companies House. Out of 2,635 companies ever registered here, 5 are no longer active — a 92% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 51.4% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (55%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is buying and selling of own real estate, with 175 companies. Bexley is home to 39 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 13 government contracts worth £10.1M in total. The average company age is 8.2 years.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

2,426
Active Companies
2,635
Total Registered
1958
Oldest Company
51.4%
Growth (2020s)

Bexley is a growth hotspot — over half of its active companies were formed since 2020.

Incorporation by Decade
10%
35%
51%
Pre-1990: 53
1990s: 56
2000s: 261
2010s: 932
2020s: 1,333

Data Signals

Governance
7,3603 src
Financial
4,6229 src
Compliance
1,36611 src
Risk
9106 src
Trade
841 src
quality
774 src
ESG
215 src
growth
142 src
operational
91 src
innovation
32 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Bexley is 8.2 years old. There are 39 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 10 registered charities operate locally.

8.2 yrs
Avg company age
39
FCA regulated
10
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 4 (31%)Medium: 1 (8%)Large: 8 (62%)

Government Investment

Companies in Bexley have been awarded 13 government contracts with a combined value of £10.1M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Bexley?

There are 2,426 active companies registered in Bexley, out of 2,635 total. 5 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Bexley?

The top industries in Bexley include Buying and selling of own real estate (175 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (137 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (117 companies).

How fast is Bexley growing as a business hub?

51.4% of currently active companies in Bexley were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Bexley?

Our database contains 14,466 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Bexley. The largest category is Governance with 7,360 signals from 3 sources.

When was the first company registered in Bexley?

The oldest company registration in Bexley dates back to 1958, spanning over 68 years of business history.

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