Companies in Deal

United Kingdom|50.6% formed since 2020|11% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
1,320
Active

1,320 active companies are registered in Deal with Companies House. Out of 1,613 companies ever registered here, 181 are no longer active — a 82% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 50.6% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (63%) 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 74 companies. Deal is home to 21 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 6 government contracts worth £0.4M in total. The average company age is 8.9 years. The earliest company registration in Deal dates back to 1938.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

1,320
Active Companies
1,613
Total Registered
1938
Oldest Company
50.6%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
9%
34%
52%
Pre-1990: 32
1990s: 49
2000s: 141
2010s: 536
2020s: 833

Data Signals

Governance
5,5244 src
Financial
4,6678 src
Risk
6577 src
Compliance
50812 src
quality
2484 src
Trade
1212 src
growth
122 src
innovation
52 src
operational
51 src
ESG
22 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Deal is 8.9 years old. There are 21 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 19 registered charities operate locally.

8.9 yrs
Avg company age
21
FCA regulated
19
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 7 (70%)Large: 3 (30%)

Government Investment

Companies in Deal have been awarded 6 government contracts with a combined value of £0.4M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Deal?

There are 1,320 active companies registered in Deal, out of 1,613 total. 181 (11%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Deal?

The top industries in Deal include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (74 companies), Residents property management (59 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (58 companies).

How fast is Deal growing as a business hub?

50.6% of currently active companies in Deal were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Deal?

Our database contains 11,749 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Deal. The largest category is Governance with 5,524 signals from 4 sources.

When was the first company registered in Deal?

The oldest company registration in Deal dates back to 1938, spanning over 88 years of business history.

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