Companies in Bracknell

United Kingdom|51.4% formed since 2020|12% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
4,411
Active

4,411 active companies are registered in Bracknell with Companies House. Out of 5,380 companies ever registered here, 624 are no longer active — a 82% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 51.4% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (64%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is information technology consultancy activities, with 187 companies. The area hosts 138 large enterprises, 62 small firms. Bracknell is home to 81 FCA-regulated firms and 27 registered charities. Companies here hold 339 government contracts worth £3.0B in total. The average company age is 9.2 years. The earliest company registration in Bracknell dates back to 1856.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

4,411
Active Companies
5,380
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%
32%
54%
Pre-1990: 158
1990s: 165
2000s: 459
2010s: 1,680
2020s: 2,844

Top Industries

Information technology consultancy activities187→Management consultancy activities other than financial management175→Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate171→Buying and selling of own real estate160→Other business support service activities n.e.c.138→Business and domestic software development118→Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet109→Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.106→Dormant Company103→Other service activities n.e.c.93→

Data Signals

Governance
18,4595 src
Financial
15,48811 src
Risk
2,4759 src
Compliance
2,10214 src
Trade
7932 src
quality
5415 src
innovation
4302 src
growth
3762 src
ESG
1985 src
corporate_structure
621 src
operational
471 src

Top Companies in Bracknell

HONEYWELL CONTROL SYSTEMS LIMITED
Other business support service activities n.e.c.Est. 192662 signals
SYNGENTA LIMITED
Seed processing for propagationEst. 1992431 signals
FUJITSU SERVICES LIMITED
Information technology consultancy activitiesEst. 1907208 signals
SALLY SALON SERVICES LIMITED
Other retail sale of new goods in specialised stores (not commercial art galleries and opticians)Est. 1972163 signals
DIEBOLD NIXDORF (UK) LIMITED
Manufacture of other electrical equipmentEst. 199953 signals
DEBRA
Other human health activitiesEst. 200034 signals
SYNGENTA UK LIMITED
Manufacture of other inorganic basic chemicalsEst. 1965102 signals
SOFTWARE AG (UK) LIMITED
Information technology consultancy activitiesEst. 197775 signals
TREND CONTROL SYSTEMS LIMITED
Manufacture of electronic componentsEst. 198239 signals
SHORTS GROUP LIMITED
Collection of non-hazardous wasteEst. 196226 signals

Business Landscape

The average active company in Bracknell is 9.2 years old. There are 81 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 27 registered charities operate locally.

9.2 yrs
Avg company age
81
FCA regulated
27
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 62 (30%)Medium: 9 (4%)Large: 138 (66%)

Government Investment

Companies in Bracknell have been awarded 339 government contracts with a combined value of £3014.6M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Bracknell?

There are 4,411 active companies registered in Bracknell, out of 5,380 total. 624 (12%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Bracknell?

The top industries in Bracknell include Information technology consultancy activities (187 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (175 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (171 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 40,971 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Bracknell. The largest category is Governance with 18,459 signals from 5 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.