Companies in Gloucester

United Kingdom|53.6% formed since 2020|11% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
9,796
Active

9,796 active companies are based in Gloucester according to Companies House records. Out of 11,840 companies ever registered here, 1,294 are no longer active — a 83% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 53.6% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (66%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is other letting and operating of own or leased real estate, with 528 companies. The area hosts 129 large enterprises, 126 small firms. Gloucester is home to 199 FCA-regulated firms and 134 registered charities. Companies here hold 508 government contracts worth £3.9B in total. The average company age is 9.0 years. The earliest company registration in Gloucester dates back to 1872.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

9,796
Active Companies
11,840
Total Registered
1872
Oldest Company
53.6%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
10%
29%
55%
Pre-1990: 345
1990s: 338
2000s: 1,141
2010s: 3,401
2020s: 6,467

Top Industries

Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate528→Buying and selling of own real estate382→Management consultancy activities other than financial management350→Residents property management262→Information technology consultancy activities243→Other business support service activities n.e.c.241→Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet226→Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.217→Development of building projects211→Dormant Company195→

Data Signals

Governance
41,2756 src
Financial
33,49010 src
Risk
5,7389 src
Compliance
4,23817 src
Trade
1,4952 src
quality
9576 src
growth
5842 src
ESG
2756 src
innovation
1882 src
operational
1501 src
corporate_structure
111 src

Top Companies in Gloucester

SMITH'S (GLOUCESTER) LIMITED
Collection of non-hazardous wasteEst. 200089 signals
GLOUCESTERSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST
Activities of other membership organizations n.e.c.Est. 196134 signals
CLARKSON EVANS LIMITED
Electrical installationEst. 1999110 signals
PROCOOK LIMITED
Other retail sale of new goods in specialised stores (not commercial art galleries and opticians)Est. 200858 signals
MEARS GROUP PLC
Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.Est. 199687 signals
LIVANOVA PLC
Manufacture of irradiation, electromedical and electrotherapeutic equipmentEst. 201582 signals
AIS SUBSEA LIMITED
Manufacture of other plastic productsEst. 197863 signals
GLOUCESTER RUGBY LIMITED
Activities of sport clubsEst. 189145 signals
SANCTUS LIMITED
Remediation activities and other waste management servicesEst. 200343 signals
PERMALI GLOUCESTER LIMITED
Manufacture of plastic plates, sheets, tubes and profilesEst. 199831 signals

Business Landscape

The average active company in Gloucester is 9 years old. There are 199 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 134 registered charities operate locally.

9 yrs
Avg company age
199
FCA regulated
134
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 126 (48%)Medium: 10 (4%)Large: 129 (49%)

Government Investment

Companies in Gloucester have been awarded 508 government contracts with a combined value of £3937.8M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Gloucester?

There are 9,796 active companies registered in Gloucester, out of 11,840 total. 1,294 (11%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Gloucester?

The top industries in Gloucester include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (528 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (382 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (350 companies).

How fast is Gloucester growing as a business hub?

53.6% of currently active companies in Gloucester were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Gloucester?

Our database contains 88,401 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Gloucester. The largest category is Governance with 41,275 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Gloucester?

The oldest company registration in Gloucester dates back to 1872, spanning over 154 years of business history.

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