Companies in Blandford Forum

United Kingdom|47.5% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
1,074
Active

1,074 active companies are registered in Blandford Forum with Companies House. Out of 1,175 companies ever registered here, 1 are no longer active — a 91% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 47.5% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (51%) 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 52 companies. Blandford Forum is home to 13 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 9 government contracts worth £2.6M in total. The average company age is 10.5 years. The earliest company registration in Blandford Forum dates back to 1933.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

1,074
Active Companies
1,175
Total Registered
1933
Oldest Company
47.5%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
15%
30%
47%
Pre-1990: 48
1990s: 49
2000s: 171
2010s: 357
2020s: 550

Data Signals

Governance
3,3755 src
Financial
2,0829 src
Compliance
7219 src
Risk
3127 src
Trade
901 src
quality
583 src
growth
122 src
innovation
82 src
operational
81 src
ESG
42 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Blandford Forum is 10.5 years old. There are 13 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 10 registered charities operate locally.

10.5 yrs
Avg company age
13
FCA regulated
10
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 3 (43%)Medium: 1 (14%)Large: 3 (43%)

Government Investment

Companies in Blandford Forum have been awarded 9 government contracts with a combined value of £2.6M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Blandford Forum?

There are 1,074 active companies registered in Blandford Forum, out of 1,175 total. 1 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Blandford Forum?

The top industries in Blandford Forum include Management consultancy activities other than financial management (52 companies), Residents property management (47 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (38 companies).

How fast is Blandford Forum growing as a business hub?

47.5% of currently active companies in Blandford Forum were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Blandford Forum?

Our database contains 6,670 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Blandford Forum. The largest category is Governance with 3,375 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Blandford Forum?

The oldest company registration in Blandford Forum dates back to 1933, spanning over 93 years of business history.

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