32 active companies are registered in Desford with Companies House. Out of 38 companies ever registered here, 4 are no longer active — a 84% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 25% of current companies established since 2020. A wave of registrations in the 2010s accounts for 47% of active companies, pointing to a decade of strong entrepreneurial activity. Companies here hold 6 government contracts worth £49.6M in total. The average company age is 16.1 years, suggesting a mature business environment.
Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026
An established business centre with companies averaging 16.1 years of operation.
The average active company in Desford is 16.1 years old. There are 2 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area.
Companies in Desford have been awarded 6 government contracts with a combined value of £49.6M. See the Top Government Contractors report.
There are 32 active companies registered in Desford, out of 38 total. 4 (11%) are no longer active.
Desford has a diverse business landscape.
25% of currently active companies in Desford were incorporated since 2020, indicating steady recent growth.
Our database contains 332 data signals across 6 categories for active companies in Desford. The largest category is Governance with 136 signals from 2 sources.
The oldest company registration in Desford dates back to 1965, spanning over 61 years of business history.