Companies in England

United Kingdom|77.7% formed since 2020|22% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
358
Active

358 active companies are registered in England with Companies House. Out of 525 companies ever registered here, 117 are no longer active — a 68% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 77.7% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (112%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is retail sale via mail order houses or via internet, with 36 companies. Companies here hold 7 government contracts worth £1.8M in total. The average company age is 5.0 years. The earliest company registration in England dates back to 1907.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

358
Active Companies
525
Total Registered
1907
Oldest Company
77.7%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
16%
77%
Pre-1990: 7
1990s: 2
2000s: 24
2010s: 84
2020s: 400

Data Signals

Governance
1,4624 src
Financial
7737 src
Risk
2156 src
Compliance
919 src
Trade
372 src
innovation
252 src
ESG
102 src
quality
103 src
growth
81 src
operational
31 src
corporate_structure
21 src
regulatory
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in England is 5 years old. There are 5 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 2 registered charities operate locally.

5 yrs
Avg company age
5
FCA regulated
2
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 2 (40%)Large: 3 (60%)

Government Investment

Companies in England have been awarded 7 government contracts with a combined value of £1.8M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in England?

There are 358 active companies registered in England, out of 525 total. 117 (22%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in England?

The top industries in England include Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet (36 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (16 companies), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (15 companies).

How fast is England growing as a business hub?

77.7% of currently active companies in England were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in England?

Our database contains 2,637 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in England. The largest category is Governance with 1,462 signals from 4 sources.

When was the first company registered in England?

The oldest company registration in England dates back to 1907, spanning over 119 years of business history.

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