Companies in Chichester

United Kingdom|43.2% formed since 2020|8% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
6,523
Active

6,523 active companies are based in Chichester according to Companies House records. Out of 7,616 companies ever registered here, 644 are no longer active — a 86% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 43.2% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (51%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is other letting and operating of own or leased real estate, with 367 companies. 64 medium and large companies operate here, indicating a significant commercial presence. Chichester is home to 116 FCA-regulated firms and 118 registered charities. Companies here hold 183 government contracts worth £54.5M in total. The average company age is 11.4 years. The earliest company registration in Chichester dates back to 1890.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

6,523
Active Companies
7,616
Total Registered
1890
Oldest Company
43.2%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
13%
34%
44%
Pre-1990: 329
1990s: 321
2000s: 1,007
2010s: 2,538
2020s: 3,358

Top Industries

Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate367→Management consultancy activities other than financial management334→Residents property management244→Other business support service activities n.e.c.225→Development of building projects219→Buying and selling of own real estate216→Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.171→Other service activities n.e.c.160→Information technology consultancy activities119→Dormant Company107→

Data Signals

Governance
27,7295 src
Financial
24,96610 src
Risk
3,76811 src
Compliance
3,18515 src
Trade
1,1632 src
quality
6056 src
growth
2272 src
ESG
1395 src
innovation
1382 src
operational
721 src
corporate_structure
161 src
regulatory
41 src

Top Companies in Chichester

THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICHESTER
First-degree level higher educationEst. 2003130 signals
THE SUMMER BERRY COMPANY UK
Growing of other perennial cropsEst. 198737 signals
APS PRODUCE LIMITED
Growing of other non-perennial cropsEst. 199749 signals
ST. WILFRID'S HOSPICE (SOUTH COAST) LIMITED
Other human health activitiesEst. 198134 signals
NYTON HOUSE LIMITED
Other residential care activities n.e.c.Est. 201623 signals
THE ALDINGBOURNE TRUST
Residential care activities for learning difficulties, mental health and substance abuseEst. 197846 signals
TANGMERE AIRFIELD NURSERIES LTD
Growing of vegetables and melons, roots and tubersEst. 198829 signals
THE EDWARD JAMES FOUNDATION LIMITED
Other education n.e.c.Est. 200828 signals
DAVID COVER AND SON LIMITED
Sawmilling and planing of woodEst. 194565 signals
OAKWOOD SCHOOL
Primary educationEst. 200432 signals

Business Landscape

The average active company in Chichester is 11.4 years old. There are 116 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 118 registered charities operate locally.

11.4 yrs
Avg company age
116
FCA regulated
118
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 59 (48%)Medium: 5 (4%)Large: 59 (48%)

Government Investment

Companies in Chichester have been awarded 183 government contracts with a combined value of £54.5M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Chichester?

There are 6,523 active companies registered in Chichester, out of 7,616 total. 644 (8%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Chichester?

The top industries in Chichester include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (367 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (334 companies), Residents property management (244 companies).

How fast is Chichester growing as a business hub?

43.2% of currently active companies in Chichester were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Chichester?

Our database contains 62,012 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Chichester. The largest category is Governance with 27,729 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Chichester?

The oldest company registration in Chichester dates back to 1890, spanning over 136 years of business history.

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