Companies in Chippenham

United Kingdom|46% formed since 2020|8% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
4,380
Active

4,380 active companies are registered in Chippenham with Companies House. Out of 5,012 companies ever registered here, 415 are no longer active — a 87% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 46% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (53%) 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 275 companies. 52 medium and large companies operate here, indicating a significant commercial presence. Chippenham is home to 83 FCA-regulated firms and 48 registered charities. Companies here hold 190 government contracts worth £607.8M in total. The average company age is 10.3 years. The earliest company registration in Chippenham dates back to 1897.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

4,380
Active Companies
5,012
Total Registered
1897
Oldest Company
46%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
14%
32%
47%
Pre-1990: 141
1990s: 195
2000s: 693
2010s: 1,583
2020s: 2,337

Data Signals

Governance
18,5825 src
Financial
15,71911 src
Risk
2,2757 src
Compliance
2,02716 src
Trade
6882 src
quality
3545 src
growth
2212 src
innovation
1192 src
ESG
1166 src
operational
931 src
corporate_structure
211 src
regulatory
21 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Chippenham is 10.3 years old. There are 83 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 48 registered charities operate locally.

10.3 yrs
Avg company age
83
FCA regulated
48
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 49 (49%)Medium: 13 (13%)Large: 39 (39%)

Government Investment

Companies in Chippenham have been awarded 190 government contracts with a combined value of £607.8M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Chippenham?

There are 4,380 active companies registered in Chippenham, out of 5,012 total. 415 (8%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Chippenham?

The top industries in Chippenham include Management consultancy activities other than financial management (275 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (230 companies), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (190 companies).

How fast is Chippenham growing as a business hub?

46% of currently active companies in Chippenham were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Chippenham?

Our database contains 40,217 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Chippenham. The largest category is Governance with 18,582 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Chippenham?

The oldest company registration in Chippenham dates back to 1897, spanning over 129 years of business history.

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