Companies in Cambridgeshire

United Kingdom|10.7% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
617
Active

617 active companies are registered in Cambridgeshire with Companies House. Out of 667 companies ever registered here, 3 are no longer active — a 93% survival rate. The most common industry sector is other letting and operating of own or leased real estate, with 33 companies. Cambridgeshire is home to 13 FCA-regulated firms and 21 registered charities. Companies here hold 37 government contracts worth £13.2M in total. The average company age is 24.2 years, suggesting a mature business environment. The earliest company registration in Cambridgeshire dates back to 1864.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

617
Active Companies
667
Total Registered
1864
Oldest Company
10.7%
Growth (2020s)

An established business centre with companies averaging 24.2 years of operation.

Incorporation by Decade
13%
16%
53%
11%
Pre-1990: 88
1990s: 108
2000s: 356
2010s: 42
2020s: 73

Data Signals

Governance
2,2215 src
Financial
1,84710 src
Compliance
66412 src
Risk
4329 src
Trade
1622 src
ESG
606 src
quality
403 src
growth
382 src
innovation
312 src
operational
251 src
corporate_structure
61 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Cambridgeshire is 24.2 years old. There are 13 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 21 registered charities operate locally.

24.2 yrs
Avg company age
13
FCA regulated
21
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 19 (46%)Medium: 1 (2%)Large: 21 (51%)

Government Investment

Companies in Cambridgeshire have been awarded 37 government contracts with a combined value of £13.2M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Cambridgeshire?

There are 617 active companies registered in Cambridgeshire, out of 667 total. 3 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Cambridgeshire?

The top industries in Cambridgeshire include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (33 companies), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (21 companies), Information technology consultancy activities (19 companies).

How fast is Cambridgeshire growing as a business hub?

10.7% of currently active companies in Cambridgeshire were incorporated since 2020, indicating steady recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Cambridgeshire?

Our database contains 5,526 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Cambridgeshire. The largest category is Governance with 2,221 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Cambridgeshire?

The oldest company registration in Cambridgeshire dates back to 1864, spanning over 162 years of business history.

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