Companies in Coulsdon

United Kingdom|58.2% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
1,880
Active

1,880 active companies are registered in Coulsdon with Companies House. Out of 2,085 companies ever registered here, 4 are no longer active — a 90% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 58.2% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (64%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is buying and selling of own real estate, with 138 companies. Coulsdon is home to 22 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 22 government contracts worth £13.0M in total. The average company age is 7.3 years. The earliest company registration in Coulsdon dates back to 1911.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

1,880
Active Companies
2,085
Total Registered
1911
Oldest Company
58.2%
Growth (2020s)

Coulsdon is a growth hotspot — over half of its active companies were formed since 2020.

Incorporation by Decade
31%
58%
Pre-1990: 36
1990s: 32
2000s: 162
2010s: 650
2020s: 1,205

Data Signals

Governance
5,7815 src
Financial
3,4818 src
Compliance
1,08910 src
Risk
6118 src
quality
854 src
Trade
831 src
growth
252 src
ESG
204 src
operational
111 src
innovation
22 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Coulsdon is 7.3 years old. There are 22 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 13 registered charities operate locally.

7.3 yrs
Avg company age
22
FCA regulated
13
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 11 (65%)Medium: 1 (6%)Large: 5 (29%)

Government Investment

Companies in Coulsdon have been awarded 22 government contracts with a combined value of £13.0M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Coulsdon?

There are 1,880 active companies registered in Coulsdon, out of 2,085 total. 4 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Coulsdon?

The top industries in Coulsdon include Buying and selling of own real estate (138 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (117 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (109 companies).

How fast is Coulsdon growing as a business hub?

58.2% of currently active companies in Coulsdon were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Coulsdon?

Our database contains 11,188 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Coulsdon. The largest category is Governance with 5,781 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Coulsdon?

The oldest company registration in Coulsdon dates back to 1911, spanning over 115 years of business history.

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