Companies in Bromley

United Kingdom|51.1% formed since 2020|Data updated 22 Aug 2026
9,378
Active

9,378 active companies are based in Bromley according to Companies House records. Out of 10,486 companies ever registered here, 27 are no longer active — a 89% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 51.1% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (56%) 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 754 companies. Bromley is home to 107 FCA-regulated firms and 81 registered charities. Companies here hold 127 government contracts worth £234.2M in total. The average company age is 9.0 years. The earliest company registration in Bromley dates back to 1894.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, August 2026

9,378
Active Companies
10,486
Total Registered
1894
Oldest Company
51.1%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
9%
34%
50%
Pre-1990: 391
1990s: 359
2000s: 973
2010s: 3,532
2020s: 5,231

Data Signals

Governance
30,3536 src
Financial
19,93611 src
Compliance
6,01818 src
Risk
3,0439 src
quality
6445 src
Trade
3312 src
growth
1512 src
ESG
855 src
innovation
552 src
operational
171 src
corporate_structure
81 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Bromley is 9 years old. There are 107 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 81 registered charities operate locally.

9 yrs
Avg company age
107
FCA regulated
81
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 70 (59%)Medium: 10 (8%)Large: 38 (32%)

Government Investment

Companies in Bromley have been awarded 127 government contracts with a combined value of £234.2M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Bromley?

There are 9,378 active companies registered in Bromley, out of 10,486 total. 27 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Bromley?

The top industries in Bromley include Residents property management (754 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (478 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (451 companies).

How fast is Bromley growing as a business hub?

51.1% 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 60,641 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Bromley. The largest category is Governance with 30,353 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Bromley?

The oldest company registration in Bromley dates back to 1894, spanning over 132 years of business history.

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