Companies in Hungerford

United Kingdom|41% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
1,441
Active

1,441 active companies are registered in Hungerford with Companies House. Out of 1,544 companies ever registered here, 5 are no longer active — a 93% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 41% of current companies established since 2020. A wave of registrations in the 2010s accounts for 38% of active companies, pointing to a decade of strong entrepreneurial activity. The most common industry sector is other letting and operating of own or leased real estate, with 83 companies. Hungerford is home to 24 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 39 government contracts worth £8.2M in total. The average company age is 11.4 years. The earliest company registration in Hungerford dates back to 1889.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

1,441
Active Companies
1,544
Total Registered
1889
Oldest Company
41%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
14%
36%
41%
Pre-1990: 65
1990s: 77
2000s: 215
2010s: 553
2020s: 634

Data Signals

Governance
4,6085 src
Financial
3,05310 src
Compliance
98810 src
Risk
7078 src
Trade
2061 src
quality
433 src
growth
422 src
operational
161 src
ESG
134 src
innovation
92 src
regulatory
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Hungerford is 11.4 years old. There are 24 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 7 registered charities operate locally.

11.4 yrs
Avg company age
24
FCA regulated
7
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 22 (52%)Medium: 5 (12%)Large: 15 (36%)

Government Investment

Companies in Hungerford have been awarded 39 government contracts with a combined value of £8.2M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Hungerford?

There are 1,441 active companies registered in Hungerford, out of 1,544 total. 5 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Hungerford?

The top industries in Hungerford include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (83 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (83 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (66 companies).

How fast is Hungerford growing as a business hub?

41% of currently active companies in Hungerford were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Hungerford?

Our database contains 9,686 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Hungerford. The largest category is Governance with 4,608 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Hungerford?

The oldest company registration in Hungerford dates back to 1889, spanning over 137 years of business history.

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