Companies in Brixham

United Kingdom|42.5% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
690
Active

690 active companies are registered in Brixham with Companies House. Out of 763 companies ever registered here, 0 are no longer active — a 90% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 42.5% of current companies established since 2020. A wave of registrations in the 2010s accounts for 42% of active companies, pointing to a decade of strong entrepreneurial activity. The most common industry sector is marine fishing, with 40 companies. Brixham is home to 18 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 8 government contracts worth £0.5M in total. The average company age is 10.1 years.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

690
Active Companies
763
Total Registered
1950
Oldest Company
42.5%
Growth (2020s)

A diverse local economy with no single sector accounting for more than 15% of businesses.

Incorporation by Decade
14%
38%
42%
Pre-1990: 20
1990s: 25
2000s: 109
2010s: 288
2020s: 321

Data Signals

Governance
2,1745 src
Financial
1,4587 src
Compliance
4689 src
Risk
2227 src
Trade
561 src
quality
514 src
growth
102 src
innovation
52 src
operational
41 src
ESG
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Brixham is 10.1 years old. There are 18 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 14 registered charities operate locally.

10.1 yrs
Avg company age
18
FCA regulated
14
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 1 (50%)Large: 1 (50%)

Government Investment

Companies in Brixham have been awarded 8 government contracts with a combined value of £0.5M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Brixham?

There are 690 active companies registered in Brixham, out of 763 total. 0 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Brixham?

The top industries in Brixham include Marine fishing (40 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (38 companies), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (28 companies).

How fast is Brixham growing as a business hub?

42.5% of currently active companies in Brixham were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Brixham?

Our database contains 4,449 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Brixham. The largest category is Governance with 2,174 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Brixham?

The oldest company registration in Brixham dates back to 1950, spanning over 76 years of business history.

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