Companies in Desborough

United Kingdom|42.4% formed since 2020|9% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
85
Active

85 active companies are registered in Desborough with Companies House. Out of 96 companies ever registered here, 9 are no longer active — a 89% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 42.4% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (51%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is activities of other holding companies n.e.c., with 6 companies. The average company age is 11.3 years. The earliest company registration in Desborough dates back to 1949.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

85
Active Companies
96
Total Registered
1949
Oldest Company
42.4%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
13%
36%
45%
Pre-1990: 3
1990s: 3
2000s: 12
2010s: 35
2020s: 43

Data Signals

Financial
3776 src
Governance
3674 src
Risk
535 src
Compliance
448 src
Trade
412 src
operational
91 src
quality
63 src
growth
32 src
ESG
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Desborough is 11.3 years old. There are 2 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 1 registered charities operate locally.

11.3 yrs
Avg company age
2
FCA regulated
1
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 4 (57%)Medium: 2 (29%)Large: 1 (14%)

Government Investment

Companies in Desborough have been awarded 1 government contracts with a combined value of £0.1M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Desborough?

There are 85 active companies registered in Desborough, out of 96 total. 9 (9%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Desborough?

The top industries in Desborough include Activities of other holding companies n.e.c. (6 companies).

How fast is Desborough growing as a business hub?

42.4% of currently active companies in Desborough were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Desborough?

Our database contains 901 data signals across 9 categories for active companies in Desborough. The largest category is Financial with 377 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Desborough?

The oldest company registration in Desborough dates back to 1949, spanning over 77 years of business history.

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