Companies in Buckingham

United Kingdom|47.9% formed since 2020|10% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
2,293
Active

2,293 active companies are registered in Buckingham with Companies House. Out of 2,760 companies ever registered here, 275 are no longer active — a 83% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 47.9% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (57%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is management consultancy activities other than financial management, with 154 companies. Buckingham is home to 45 FCA-regulated firms and 25 registered charities. Companies here hold 60 government contracts worth £115.1M in total. The average company age is 9.3 years. The earliest company registration in Buckingham dates back to 1906.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

2,293
Active Companies
2,760
Total Registered
1906
Oldest Company
47.9%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
11%
37%
48%
Pre-1990: 58
1990s: 77
2000s: 290
2010s: 998
2020s: 1,304

Data Signals

Governance
9,6085 src
Financial
8,07010 src
Risk
9858 src
Compliance
90915 src
Trade
3902 src
quality
1605 src
growth
782 src
ESG
285 src
operational
191 src
innovation
182 src
corporate_structure
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Buckingham is 9.3 years old. There are 45 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 25 registered charities operate locally.

9.3 yrs
Avg company age
45
FCA regulated
25
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 24 (62%)Medium: 4 (10%)Large: 11 (28%)

Government Investment

Companies in Buckingham have been awarded 60 government contracts with a combined value of £115.1M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Buckingham?

There are 2,293 active companies registered in Buckingham, out of 2,760 total. 275 (10%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Buckingham?

The top industries in Buckingham include Management consultancy activities other than financial management (154 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (102 companies), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (97 companies).

How fast is Buckingham growing as a business hub?

47.9% of currently active companies in Buckingham were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Buckingham?

Our database contains 20,266 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Buckingham. The largest category is Governance with 9,608 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Buckingham?

The oldest company registration in Buckingham dates back to 1906, spanning over 120 years of business history.

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