Companies in Brierley Hill

United Kingdom|56.4% formed since 2020|10% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
2,810
Active

2,810 active companies are registered in Brierley Hill with Companies House. Out of 3,380 companies ever registered here, 339 are no longer active — a 83% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 56.4% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (68%) 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 288 companies. Brierley Hill is home to 63 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 41 government contracts worth £10.4M in total. The average company age is 9.3 years. The earliest company registration in Brierley Hill dates back to 1920.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

2,810
Active Companies
3,380
Total Registered
1920
Oldest Company
56.4%
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: 92
2000s: 308
2010s: 930
2020s: 1,903

Data Signals

Governance
11,7985 src
Financial
10,10310 src
Risk
1,8729 src
Compliance
1,04115 src
Trade
5832 src
quality
1584 src
operational
621 src
growth
572 src
innovation
482 src
ESG
384 src
regulatory
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Brierley Hill is 9.3 years old. There are 63 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 12 registered charities operate locally.

9.3 yrs
Avg company age
63
FCA regulated
12
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 31 (43%)Medium: 10 (14%)Large: 31 (43%)

Government Investment

Companies in Brierley Hill have been awarded 41 government contracts with a combined value of £10.4M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Brierley Hill?

There are 2,810 active companies registered in Brierley Hill, out of 3,380 total. 339 (10%) are no longer active.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 (288 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (134 companies), Activities of other holding companies n.e.c. (119 companies).

How fast is Brierley Hill growing as a business hub?

56.4% 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 25,761 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Brierley Hill. The largest category is Governance with 11,798 signals from 5 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.