Companies in Bracknell

United Kingdom|51.4% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 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 Out of 5,042 companies ever registered here, 19 are no longer active — a 91% survival rate.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, 60 small firms. Bracknell is home to 83 FCA-regulated firms and 27 registered charities. Companies here hold 344 government contracts worth £3.1B in total. The average company age is 9.0 years. The earliest company registration in Bracknell dates back to 1856.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 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

Top Industries

Management consultancy activities other than financial management192→Information technology consultancy activities191→Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate169→Buying and selling of own real estate164→Other business support service activities n.e.c.147→Business and domestic software development114→Dormant Company114→Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet113→Other service activities n.e.c.101→Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.99→

Data Signals

Governance
14,0356 src
Financial
9,11910 src
Compliance
3,20813 src
Risk
1,7799 src
Trade
4922 src
growth
3482 src
quality
3314 src
ESG
2015 src
innovation
512 src
operational
421 src
corporate_structure
421 src

Top Companies in Bracknell

HONEYWELL CONTROL SYSTEMS LIMITED
Other business support service activities n.e.c.Est. 192652 signals
FUJITSU SERVICES LIMITED
Information technology consultancy activitiesEst. 1907191 signals
SYNGENTA LIMITED
Seed processing for propagationEst. 1992110 signals
SALLY SALON SERVICES LIMITED
Other retail sale of new goods in specialised stores (not commercial art galleries and opticians)Est. 197299 signals
SCOTT HEALTH & SAFETY LIMITED
Other manufacturing n.e.c.Est. 194669 signals
DIEBOLD NIXDORF (UK) LIMITED
Manufacture of other electrical equipmentEst. 199946 signals
DEBRA
Other human health activitiesEst. 200029 signals
WESCO ANIXTER UK LIMITED
Non-specialised wholesale tradeEst. 193092 signals
SYNGENTA UK LIMITED
Manufacture of other inorganic basic chemicalsEst. 196585 signals
PARATUS AMC LIMITED
Financial intermediation not elsewhere classifiedEst. 199867 signals

Business Landscape

The average active company in Bracknell is 9 years old. There are 83 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 27 registered charities operate locally.

9 yrs
Avg company age
83
FCA regulated
27
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 60 (28%)Medium: 8 (4%)Large: 144 (68%)

Government Investment

Companies in Bracknell have been awarded 344 government contracts with a combined value of £3097.6M. 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 29,648 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Bracknell. The largest category is Governance with 14,035 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.