Companies in Gosport

United Kingdom|54.2% formed since 2020|12% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
2,133
Active

2,133 active companies are registered in Gosport with Companies House. Out of 2,663 companies ever registered here, 307 are no longer active — a 80% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 54.2% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (68%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is buying and selling of own real estate, with 152 companies. Gosport is home to 43 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 26 government contracts worth £13.3M in total. The average company age is 8.3 years. The earliest company registration in Gosport dates back to 1924.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

2,133
Active Companies
2,663
Total Registered
1924
Oldest Company
54.2%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
10%
30%
55%
Pre-1990: 31
1990s: 73
2000s: 271
2010s: 799
2020s: 1,450

Data Signals

Governance
8,9165 src
Financial
6,9439 src
Risk
1,0917 src
Compliance
86314 src
Trade
2522 src
quality
2014 src
growth
362 src
ESG
364 src
innovation
312 src
operational
201 src
corporate_structure
41 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Gosport is 8.3 years old. There are 43 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 19 registered charities operate locally.

8.3 yrs
Avg company age
43
FCA regulated
19
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 11 (41%)Medium: 3 (11%)Large: 13 (48%)

Government Investment

Companies in Gosport have been awarded 26 government contracts with a combined value of £13.3M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Gosport?

There are 2,133 active companies registered in Gosport, out of 2,663 total. 307 (12%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Gosport?

The top industries in Gosport include Buying and selling of own real estate (152 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (99 companies), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (65 companies).

How fast is Gosport growing as a business hub?

54.2% of currently active companies in Gosport were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Gosport?

Our database contains 18,393 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Gosport. The largest category is Governance with 8,916 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Gosport?

The oldest company registration in Gosport dates back to 1924, spanning over 102 years of business history.

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