Companies in Bexleyheath

United Kingdom|61.3% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
2,666
Active

2,666 active companies are registered in Bexleyheath with Companies House. Out of 3,007 companies ever registered here, 3 are no longer active — a 89% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 61.3% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (67%) 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 266 companies. Bexleyheath is home to 28 FCA-regulated firms and 28 registered charities. Companies here hold 28 government contracts worth £53.4M in total. The average company age is 6.3 years. The earliest company registration in Bexleyheath dates back to 1898.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

2,666
Active Companies
3,007
Total Registered
1898
Oldest Company
61.3%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
33%
60%
Pre-1990: 25
1990s: 32
2000s: 161
2010s: 997
2020s: 1,792

Data Signals

Governance
8,0705 src
Financial
4,8649 src
Compliance
1,4209 src
Risk
8199 src
quality
1164 src
Trade
701 src
growth
322 src
operational
131 src
innovation
52 src
ESG
52 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Bexleyheath is 6.3 years old. There are 28 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 28 registered charities operate locally.

6.3 yrs
Avg company age
28
FCA regulated
28
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 4 (33%)Medium: 1 (8%)Large: 7 (58%)

Government Investment

Companies in Bexleyheath have been awarded 28 government contracts with a combined value of £53.4M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Bexleyheath?

There are 2,666 active companies registered in Bexleyheath, out of 3,007 total. 3 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Bexleyheath?

The top industries in Bexleyheath include Buying and selling of own real estate (266 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (141 companies), Information technology consultancy activities (126 companies).

How fast is Bexleyheath growing as a business hub?

61.3% of currently active companies in Bexleyheath were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Bexleyheath?

Our database contains 15,414 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Bexleyheath. The largest category is Governance with 8,070 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Bexleyheath?

The oldest company registration in Bexleyheath dates back to 1898, spanning over 128 years of business history.

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