Companies in Bracknell

United Kingdom|51.4% formed since 2020|Data updated 22 Aug 2026
4,566
Active

4,566 active companies are registered in Bracknell with Companies House. Out of 5,042 companies ever registered here, 19 are no longer active — a 91% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 51.4% 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 management consultancy activities other than financial management, with 192 companies. The area hosts 144 large enterprises, 63 small firms. Bracknell is home to 83 FCA-regulated firms and 29 registered charities. Companies here hold 360 government contracts worth £3.1B in total. The average company age is 9.1 years. The earliest company registration in Bracknell dates back to 1856.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, August 2026

4,566
Active Companies
5,042
Total Registered
1856
Oldest Company
51.4%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
9%
33%
51%
Pre-1990: 163
1990s: 166
2000s: 464
2010s: 1,679
2020s: 2,570

Data Signals

Governance
14,0606 src
Financial
9,98311 src
Compliance
3,36314 src
Risk
1,70410 src
quality
5165 src
Trade
4862 src
innovation
4232 src
growth
3792 src
ESG
2105 src
corporate_structure
651 src
operational
481 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Bracknell is 9.1 years old. There are 83 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 29 registered charities operate locally.

9.1 yrs
Avg company age
83
FCA regulated
29
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 63 (29%)Medium: 10 (5%)Large: 144 (66%)

Government Investment

Companies in Bracknell have been awarded 360 government contracts with a combined value of £3094.3M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Bracknell?

There are 4,566 active companies registered in Bracknell, out of 5,042 total. 19 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Bracknell?

The top industries in Bracknell include Management consultancy activities other than financial management (192 companies), Information technology consultancy activities (191 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (169 companies).

How fast is Bracknell growing as a business hub?

51.4% of currently active companies in Bracknell were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Bracknell?

Our database contains 31,237 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Bracknell. The largest category is Governance with 14,060 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Bracknell?

The oldest company registration in Bracknell dates back to 1856, spanning over 170 years of business history.

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