Companies in Buntingford

United Kingdom|47.8% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
745
Active

745 active companies are registered in Buntingford with Companies House. Out of 802 companies ever registered here, 0 are no longer active — a 93% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 47.8% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (52%) 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 38 companies. Buntingford is home to 15 FCA-regulated firms. The average company age is 10.0 years. The earliest company registration in Buntingford dates back to 1937.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

745
Active Companies
802
Total Registered
1937
Oldest Company
47.8%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
13%
32%
48%
Pre-1990: 34
1990s: 27
2000s: 101
2010s: 255
2020s: 385

Data Signals

Governance
2,3024 src
Financial
1,4419 src
Compliance
4858 src
Risk
2538 src
Trade
701 src
quality
234 src
operational
141 src
innovation
42 src
growth
31 src
ESG
32 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Buntingford is 10 years old. There are 15 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 8 registered charities operate locally.

10 yrs
Avg company age
15
FCA regulated
8
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 15 (63%)Large: 9 (38%)

Government Investment

Companies in Buntingford have been awarded 2 government contracts with a combined value of £0.6M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Buntingford?

There are 745 active companies registered in Buntingford, out of 802 total. 0 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Buntingford?

The top industries in Buntingford include Management consultancy activities other than financial management (38 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (26 companies), Information technology consultancy activities (24 companies).

How fast is Buntingford growing as a business hub?

47.8% of currently active companies in Buntingford were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Buntingford?

Our database contains 4,598 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Buntingford. The largest category is Governance with 2,302 signals from 4 sources.

When was the first company registered in Buntingford?

The oldest company registration in Buntingford dates back to 1937, spanning over 89 years of business history.

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