Companies in Hinckley

United Kingdom|47.9% formed since 2020|Data updated 22 Aug 2026
2,600
Active

2,600 active companies are registered in Hinckley with Companies House. Out of 2,855 companies ever registered here, 3 are no longer active — a 91% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 47.9% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (53%) 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 162 companies. Hinckley is home to 68 FCA-regulated firms and 24 registered charities. Companies here hold 72 government contracts worth £435.3M in total. The average company age is 9.5 years. The earliest company registration in Hinckley dates back to 1915.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, August 2026

2,600
Active Companies
2,855
Total Registered
1915
Oldest Company
47.9%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
12%
33%
48%
Pre-1990: 80
1990s: 100
2000s: 354
2010s: 953
2020s: 1,368

Data Signals

Governance
8,1406 src
Financial
5,70110 src
Compliance
1,79015 src
Risk
1,1577 src
Trade
3432 src
quality
2405 src
ESG
795 src
growth
731 src
operational
511 src
innovation
252 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Hinckley is 9.5 years old. There are 68 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 24 registered charities operate locally.

9.5 yrs
Avg company age
68
FCA regulated
24
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 34 (52%)Medium: 4 (6%)Large: 28 (42%)

Government Investment

Companies in Hinckley have been awarded 72 government contracts with a combined value of £435.3M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Hinckley?

There are 2,600 active companies registered in Hinckley, out of 2,855 total. 3 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Hinckley?

The top industries in Hinckley include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (162 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (104 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (99 companies).

How fast is Hinckley growing as a business hub?

47.9% of currently active companies in Hinckley were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Hinckley?

Our database contains 17,599 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Hinckley. The largest category is Governance with 8,140 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Hinckley?

The oldest company registration in Hinckley dates back to 1915, spanning over 111 years of business history.

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