Companies in Gatwick

United Kingdom|25.2% formed since 2020|Data updated 22 Aug 2026
262
Active

262 active companies are registered in Gatwick with Companies House. Out of 276 companies ever registered here, 1 are no longer active — a 95% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 25.2% of current companies established since 2020. A wave of registrations in the 2010s accounts for 54% of active companies, pointing to a decade of strong entrepreneurial activity. The most common industry sector is production of electricity, with 63 companies. Companies here hold 36 government contracts worth £166.1M in total. The average company age is 13.4 years. The earliest company registration in Gatwick dates back to 1949.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, August 2026

262
Active Companies
276
Total Registered
1949
Oldest Company
25.2%
Growth (2020s)

An established business centre with companies averaging 13.4 years of operation.

Incorporation by Decade
11%
51%
25%
Pre-1990: 19
1990s: 15
2000s: 31
2010s: 141
2020s: 70

Data Signals

Governance
5815 src
Financial
5305 src
Compliance
2199 src
Risk
1847 src
Trade
401 src
growth
382 src
innovation
372 src
ESG
214 src
quality
42 src
operational
31 src
corporate_structure
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Gatwick is 13.4 years old. There are 4 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area.

13.4 yrs
Avg company age
4
FCA regulated

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 5 (16%)Medium: 1 (3%)Large: 26 (81%)

Government Investment

Companies in Gatwick have been awarded 36 government contracts with a combined value of £166.1M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Gatwick?

There are 262 active companies registered in Gatwick, out of 276 total. 1 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Gatwick?

The top industries in Gatwick include Production of electricity (63 companies), Activities of other holding companies n.e.c. (18 companies), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (13 companies).

How fast is Gatwick growing as a business hub?

25.2% of currently active companies in Gatwick were incorporated since 2020, indicating moderate recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Gatwick?

Our database contains 1,658 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Gatwick. The largest category is Governance with 581 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Gatwick?

The oldest company registration in Gatwick 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.