Companies in Hythe

United Kingdom|55.1% formed since 2020|Data updated 22 Aug 2026
1,215
Active

1,215 active companies are registered in Hythe with Companies House. Out of 1,359 companies ever registered here, 0 are no longer active — a 89% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 55.1% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (62%) 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 286 companies. Hythe is home to 19 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 37 government contracts worth £24.8M in total. The average company age is 8.7 years. The earliest company registration in Hythe dates back to 1914.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, August 2026

1,215
Active Companies
1,359
Total Registered
1914
Oldest Company
55.1%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
10%
28%
55%
Pre-1990: 40
1990s: 56
2000s: 130
2010s: 381
2020s: 752

Data Signals

Governance
3,7206 src
Financial
2,25611 src
Risk
7188 src
Compliance
69012 src
quality
1305 src
Trade
501 src
growth
412 src
ESG
175 src
operational
111 src
innovation
82 src
corporate_structure
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Hythe is 8.7 years old. There are 19 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 9 registered charities operate locally.

8.7 yrs
Avg company age
19
FCA regulated
9
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 1 (14%)Large: 6 (86%)

Government Investment

Companies in Hythe have been awarded 37 government contracts with a combined value of £24.8M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Hythe?

There are 1,215 active companies registered in Hythe, out of 1,359 total. 0 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Hythe?

The top industries in Hythe include Other service activities n.e.c. (286 companies), Non-trading company (77 companies), Residents property management (62 companies).

How fast is Hythe growing as a business hub?

55.1% of currently active companies in Hythe were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Hythe?

Our database contains 7,642 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Hythe. The largest category is Governance with 3,720 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Hythe?

The oldest company registration in Hythe dates back to 1914, spanning over 112 years of business history.

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