Companies in Bromley

United Kingdom|52% formed since 2020|10% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
9,482
Active

9,482 active companies are based in Bromley according to Companies House records. Out of 11,432 companies ever registered here, 1,138 are no longer active — a 83% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 52% 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 residents property management, with 770 companies. Bromley is home to 106 FCA-regulated firms and 75 registered charities. Companies here hold 130 government contracts worth £234.6M in total. The average company age is 9.1 years. The earliest company registration in Bromley dates back to 1907.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

9,482
Active Companies
11,432
Total Registered
1907
Oldest Company
52%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
9%
32%
53%
Pre-1990: 377
1990s: 343
2000s: 980
2010s: 3,617
2020s: 5,987

Data Signals

Governance
40,3595 src
Financial
32,29911 src
Risk
5,3299 src
Compliance
3,52718 src
quality
7195 src
Trade
6172 src
growth
1912 src
ESG
885 src
innovation
572 src
operational
161 src
corporate_structure
71 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Bromley is 9.1 years old. There are 106 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 75 registered charities operate locally.

9.1 yrs
Avg company age
106
FCA regulated
75
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 67 (57%)Medium: 10 (9%)Large: 40 (34%)

Government Investment

Companies in Bromley have been awarded 130 government contracts with a combined value of £234.6M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Bromley?

There are 9,482 active companies registered in Bromley, out of 11,432 total. 1,138 (10%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Bromley?

The top industries in Bromley include Residents property management (770 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (520 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (471 companies).

How fast is Bromley growing as a business hub?

52% of currently active companies in Bromley were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Bromley?

Our database contains 83,209 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Bromley. The largest category is Governance with 40,359 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Bromley?

The oldest company registration in Bromley dates back to 1907, spanning over 119 years of business history.

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