Companies in Bournemouth

United Kingdom|50.7% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
14,210
Active

14,210 active companies are based in Bournemouth according to Companies House records. Out of 16,046 companies ever registered here, 31 are no longer active — a 89% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 50.7% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (56%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is residents property management, with 1,402 companies. 91 medium and large companies operate here, indicating a significant commercial presence. Bournemouth is home to 271 FCA-regulated firms and 144 registered charities. Companies here hold 296 government contracts worth £168.1M in total. The average company age is 9.6 years. The earliest company registration in Bournemouth dates back to 1864.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

14,210
Active Companies
16,046
Total Registered
1864
Oldest Company
50.7%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
11%
32%
50%
Pre-1990: 629
1990s: 541
2000s: 1,820
2010s: 5,106
2020s: 7,950

Top Industries

Residents property management1,402→Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate879→Buying and selling of own real estate574→Management consultancy activities other than financial management441→Development of building projects415→Other business support service activities n.e.c.303→Other service activities n.e.c.268→Information technology consultancy activities263→Dormant Company260→Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet255→

Data Signals

Governance
44,4165 src
Financial
27,78111 src
Compliance
8,89915 src
Risk
5,5949 src
quality
8734 src
Trade
6762 src
growth
3272 src
ESG
1945 src
innovation
712 src
operational
621 src
corporate_structure
51 src
regulatory
21 src

Top Companies in Bournemouth

HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY
First-degree level higher educationEst. 196038 signals
SYDENHAMS LTD
Wholesale of wood, construction materials and sanitary equipmentEst. 192049 signals
NEWSQUEST MEDIA GROUP LIMITED
Publishing of newspapersEst. 1982122 signals
INNOVATE LTD
Other business support service activities n.e.c.Est. 200518 signals
AFC BOURNEMOUTH LIMITED
Activities of sport clubsEst. 200892 signals
BH LIVE
Operation of arts facilitiesEst. 200928 signals
MCCARTHY & STONE LIMITED
Activities of head officesEst. 200823 signals
SALTERNS MARINA LIMITED
Retail sale of sports goods, fishing gear, camping goods, boats and bicyclesEst. 196922 signals
NOURISH CARE SYSTEMS LIMITED
Business and domestic software developmentEst. 201121 signals
CHARLES FOX (JEWELLERS) LIMITED
Retail sale of watches and jewellery in specialised storesEst. 192421 signals

Business Landscape

The average active company in Bournemouth is 9.6 years old. There are 271 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 144 registered charities operate locally.

9.6 yrs
Avg company age
271
FCA regulated
144
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 174 (66%)Medium: 5 (2%)Large: 86 (32%)

Government Investment

Companies in Bournemouth have been awarded 296 government contracts with a combined value of £168.1M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Bournemouth?

There are 14,210 active companies registered in Bournemouth, out of 16,046 total. 31 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Bournemouth?

The top industries in Bournemouth include Residents property management (1,402 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (879 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (574 companies).

How fast is Bournemouth growing as a business hub?

50.7% of currently active companies in Bournemouth were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Bournemouth?

Our database contains 88,900 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Bournemouth. The largest category is Governance with 44,416 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Bournemouth?

The oldest company registration in Bournemouth dates back to 1864, spanning over 162 years of business history.

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