Companies in Biggleswade

United Kingdom|49.7% formed since 2020|9% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
1,575
Active

1,575 active companies are registered in Biggleswade with Companies House. Out of 1,844 companies ever registered here, 170 are no longer active — a 85% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 49.7% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (60%) 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 83 companies. Biggleswade is home to 17 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 38 government contracts worth £117.1M in total. The average company age is 9.0 years. The earliest company registration in Biggleswade dates back to 1923.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

1,575
Active Companies
1,844
Total Registered
1923
Oldest Company
49.7%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
8%
34%
52%
Pre-1990: 43
1990s: 59
2000s: 153
2010s: 616
2020s: 946

Data Signals

Governance
6,5535 src
Financial
5,47410 src
Risk
7078 src
Compliance
63411 src
Trade
3482 src
quality
1194 src
growth
552 src
operational
211 src
ESG
124 src
innovation
72 src
corporate_structure
31 src
regulatory
21 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Biggleswade is 9 years old. There are 17 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 8 registered charities operate locally.

9 yrs
Avg company age
17
FCA regulated
8
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 6 (38%)Medium: 2 (13%)Large: 8 (50%)

Government Investment

Companies in Biggleswade have been awarded 38 government contracts with a combined value of £117.1M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Biggleswade?

There are 1,575 active companies registered in Biggleswade, out of 1,844 total. 170 (9%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Biggleswade?

The top industries in Biggleswade include Management consultancy activities other than financial management (83 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (62 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (46 companies).

How fast is Biggleswade growing as a business hub?

49.7% of currently active companies in Biggleswade were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Biggleswade?

Our database contains 13,935 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Biggleswade. The largest category is Governance with 6,553 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Biggleswade?

The oldest company registration in Biggleswade dates back to 1923, spanning over 103 years of business history.

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