Companies in Exmouth

United Kingdom|47.5% formed since 2020|Data updated 22 Aug 2026
1,492
Active

1,492 active companies are registered in Exmouth with Companies House. Out of 1,612 companies ever registered here, 1 are no longer active — a 93% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 47.5% 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 residents property management, with 144 companies. Exmouth is home to 25 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 12 government contracts worth £0.4M in total. The average company age is 10.0 years. The earliest company registration in Exmouth dates back to 1943.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, August 2026

1,492
Active Companies
1,612
Total Registered
1943
Oldest Company
47.5%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
11%
34%
47%
Pre-1990: 64
1990s: 59
2000s: 177
2010s: 549
2020s: 763

Data Signals

Governance
4,7516 src
Financial
3,4569 src
Compliance
99110 src
Risk
5617 src
quality
1585 src
Trade
782 src
innovation
302 src
growth
162 src
ESG
154 src
operational
91 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Exmouth is 10 years old. There are 25 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 19 registered charities operate locally.

10 yrs
Avg company age
25
FCA regulated
19
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 7 (58%)Medium: 1 (8%)Large: 4 (33%)

Government Investment

Companies in Exmouth have been awarded 12 government contracts with a combined value of £0.4M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Exmouth?

There are 1,492 active companies registered in Exmouth, out of 1,612 total. 1 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Exmouth?

The top industries in Exmouth include Residents property management (144 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (91 companies), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (59 companies).

How fast is Exmouth growing as a business hub?

47.5% of currently active companies in Exmouth were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Exmouth?

Our database contains 10,065 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Exmouth. The largest category is Governance with 4,751 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Exmouth?

The oldest company registration in Exmouth dates back to 1943, spanning over 83 years of business history.

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