Companies in Brierley Hill

United Kingdom|58.5% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
3,109
Active

3,109 active companies are registered in Brierley Hill with Companies House. Out of 3,450 companies ever registered here, 5 are no longer active — a 90% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 58.5% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (63%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is buying and selling of own real estate, with 314 companies. Brierley Hill is home to 72 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 39 government contracts worth £10.2M in total. The average company age is 8.5 years. The earliest company registration in Brierley Hill dates back to 1920.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

3,109
Active Companies
3,450
Total Registered
1920
Oldest Company
58.5%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
9%
28%
57%
Pre-1990: 123
1990s: 95
2000s: 313
2010s: 969
2020s: 1,950

Data Signals

Governance
9,6016 src
Financial
6,20510 src
Compliance
1,88114 src
Risk
1,60910 src
Trade
3572 src
quality
1193 src
operational
611 src
growth
422 src
ESG
414 src
innovation
192 src
regulatory
21 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Brierley Hill is 8.5 years old. There are 72 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 13 registered charities operate locally.

8.5 yrs
Avg company age
72
FCA regulated
13
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 30 (43%)Medium: 10 (14%)Large: 29 (42%)

Government Investment

Companies in Brierley Hill have been awarded 39 government contracts with a combined value of £10.2M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Brierley Hill?

There are 3,109 active companies registered in Brierley Hill, out of 3,450 total. 5 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Brierley Hill?

The top industries in Brierley Hill include Buying and selling of own real estate (314 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (139 companies), Activities of other holding companies n.e.c. (133 companies).

How fast is Brierley Hill growing as a business hub?

58.5% of currently active companies in Brierley Hill were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Brierley Hill?

Our database contains 19,937 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Brierley Hill. The largest category is Governance with 9,601 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Brierley Hill?

The oldest company registration in Brierley Hill dates back to 1920, spanning over 106 years of business history.

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