Companies in Billericay

United Kingdom|50% formed since 2020|10% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
3,454
Active

3,454 active companies are registered in Billericay with Companies House. Out of 4,165 companies ever registered here, 412 are no longer active — a 83% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 50% 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 218 companies. Billericay is home to 79 FCA-regulated firms and 27 registered charities. Companies here hold 180 government contracts worth £521.4M in total. The average company age is 9.0 years. The earliest company registration in Billericay dates back to 1932.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

3,454
Active Companies
4,165
Total Registered
1932
Oldest Company
50%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
11%
34%
51%
Pre-1990: 71
1990s: 119
2000s: 453
2010s: 1,391
2020s: 2,081

Data Signals

Governance
14,4715 src
Financial
11,87910 src
Risk
1,8178 src
Compliance
1,58712 src
Trade
4222 src
quality
2775 src
growth
1982 src
ESG
506 src
operational
451 src
innovation
72 src
corporate_structure
31 src
regulatory
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Billericay is 9 years old. There are 79 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 27 registered charities operate locally.

9 yrs
Avg company age
79
FCA regulated
27
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 54 (67%)Medium: 13 (16%)Large: 14 (17%)

Government Investment

Companies in Billericay have been awarded 180 government contracts with a combined value of £521.4M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Billericay?

There are 3,454 active companies registered in Billericay, out of 4,165 total. 412 (10%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Billericay?

The top industries in Billericay include Management consultancy activities other than financial management (218 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (189 companies), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (179 companies).

How fast is Billericay growing as a business hub?

50% of currently active companies in Billericay were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Billericay?

Our database contains 30,757 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Billericay. The largest category is Governance with 14,471 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Billericay?

The oldest company registration in Billericay dates back to 1932, spanning over 94 years of business history.

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