Companies in Cirencester

United Kingdom|42% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
3,046
Active

3,046 active companies are registered in Cirencester with Companies House. Out of 3,309 companies ever registered here, 6 are no longer active — a 92% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 42% of current companies established since 2020. A wave of registrations in the 2010s accounts for 39% 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 190 companies. Cirencester is home to 72 FCA-regulated firms and 58 registered charities. Companies here hold 88 government contracts worth £20.5M in total. The average company age is 10.8 years. The earliest company registration in Cirencester dates back to 1908.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

3,046
Active Companies
3,309
Total Registered
1908
Oldest Company
42%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
15%
36%
41%
Pre-1990: 112
1990s: 151
2000s: 496
2010s: 1,186
2020s: 1,364

Data Signals

Governance
9,6625 src
Financial
6,45110 src
Compliance
2,33115 src
Risk
1,3699 src
Trade
3712 src
quality
1624 src
ESG
1066 src
growth
952 src
innovation
482 src
operational
321 src
corporate_structure
251 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Cirencester is 10.8 years old. There are 72 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 58 registered charities operate locally.

10.8 yrs
Avg company age
72
FCA regulated
58
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 50 (50%)Medium: 2 (2%)Large: 48 (48%)

Government Investment

Companies in Cirencester have been awarded 88 government contracts with a combined value of £20.5M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Cirencester?

There are 3,046 active companies registered in Cirencester, out of 3,309 total. 6 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Cirencester?

The top industries in Cirencester include Management consultancy activities other than financial management (190 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (137 companies), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (123 companies).

How fast is Cirencester growing as a business hub?

42% of currently active companies in Cirencester were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Cirencester?

Our database contains 20,652 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Cirencester. The largest category is Governance with 9,662 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Cirencester?

The oldest company registration in Cirencester dates back to 1908, spanning over 118 years of business history.

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