Companies in Chippenham

United Kingdom|45.3% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
4,386
Active

4,386 active companies are registered in Chippenham with Companies House. Out of 4,725 companies ever registered here, 8 are no longer active — a 93% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 45.3% of current companies established since 2020. A wave of registrations in the 2010s accounts for 36% of active companies, pointing to a decade of strong entrepreneurial activity. The most common industry sector is management consultancy activities other than financial management, with 269 companies. Chippenham is home to 74 FCA-regulated firms and 47 registered charities. Companies here hold 162 government contracts worth £562.2M in total. The average company age is 10.0 years. The earliest company registration in Chippenham dates back to 1897.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

4,386
Active Companies
4,725
Total Registered
1897
Oldest Company
45.3%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
14%
34%
45%
Pre-1990: 135
1990s: 190
2000s: 684
2010s: 1,598
2020s: 2,118

Data Signals

Governance
13,7555 src
Financial
8,58311 src
Compliance
3,09714 src
Risk
1,8988 src
Trade
3912 src
quality
1994 src
growth
1702 src
ESG
1106 src
operational
901 src
innovation
532 src
corporate_structure
131 src
regulatory
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Chippenham is 10 years old. There are 74 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 47 registered charities operate locally.

10 yrs
Avg company age
74
FCA regulated
47
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 52 (53%)Medium: 6 (6%)Large: 41 (41%)

Government Investment

Companies in Chippenham have been awarded 162 government contracts with a combined value of £562.2M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Chippenham?

There are 4,386 active companies registered in Chippenham, out of 4,725 total. 8 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Chippenham?

The top industries in Chippenham include Management consultancy activities other than financial management (269 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (225 companies), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (199 companies).

How fast is Chippenham growing as a business hub?

45.3% 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 28,360 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Chippenham. The largest category is Governance with 13,755 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.