1,167 active companies are registered in Hythe with Companies House. Out of 1,469 companies ever registered here, 196 are no longer active — a 79% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 55% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (73%) 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 service activities n.e.c., with 251 companies. Hythe is home to 19 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 41 government contracts worth £26.3M in total. The average company age is 8.9 years. The earliest company registration in Hythe dates back to 1914.
Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026
Hythe is a growth hotspot — over half of its active companies were formed since 2020.
The average active company in Hythe is 8.9 years old. There are 19 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 7 registered charities operate locally.
Companies in Hythe have been awarded 41 government contracts with a combined value of £26.3M. See the Top Government Contractors report.
There are 1,167 active companies registered in Hythe, out of 1,469 total. 196 (13%) are no longer active.
The top industries in Hythe include Other service activities n.e.c. (251 companies), Non-trading company (67 companies), Residents property management (59 companies).
55% of currently active companies in Hythe were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.
Our database contains 10,063 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Hythe. The largest category is Governance with 4,877 signals from 5 sources.
The oldest company registration in Hythe dates back to 1914, spanning over 112 years of business history.