Companies in Grantham

United Kingdom|47.2% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
3,292
Active

3,292 active companies are registered in Grantham with Companies House. Out of 3,840 companies ever registered here, 11 are no longer active — a 86% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 47.2% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (59%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is management consultancy activities other than financial management, with 155 companies. The area hosts 264 large enterprises, 52 small firms. Grantham is home to 91 FCA-regulated firms and 27 registered charities. Companies here hold 55 government contracts worth £67.5M in total. The average company age is 10.0 years. The earliest company registration in Grantham dates back to 1901.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

3,292
Active Companies
3,840
Total Registered
1901
Oldest Company
47.2%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
13%
31%
50%
Pre-1990: 123
1990s: 114
2000s: 502
2010s: 1,173
2020s: 1,928

Data Signals

Governance
10,1715 src
Financial
6,57411 src
Compliance
2,23615 src
Risk
1,9289 src
Trade
3312 src
quality
1614 src
growth
632 src
operational
541 src
ESG
496 src
innovation
232 src
corporate_structure
21 src
regulatory
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Grantham is 10 years old. There are 91 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 27 registered charities operate locally.

10 yrs
Avg company age
91
FCA regulated
27
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 52 (16%)Medium: 9 (3%)Large: 264 (81%)

Government Investment

Companies in Grantham have been awarded 55 government contracts with a combined value of £67.5M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Grantham?

There are 3,292 active companies registered in Grantham, out of 3,840 total. 11 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Grantham?

The top industries in Grantham include Management consultancy activities other than financial management (155 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (151 companies), Other (150 companies).

How fast is Grantham growing as a business hub?

47.2% of currently active companies in Grantham were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Grantham?

Our database contains 21,593 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Grantham. The largest category is Governance with 10,171 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Grantham?

The oldest company registration in Grantham dates back to 1901, spanning over 125 years of business history.

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