Companies in Hythe

United Kingdom|55.1% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 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 Out of 1,359 companies ever registered here, 0 are no longer active — a 89% survival rate.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 18 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 36 government contracts worth £23.0M 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, April 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
3,6535 src
Financial
2,1309 src
Risk
7248 src
Compliance
63711 src
quality
724 src
Trade
531 src
growth
382 src
ESG
154 src
operational
111 src
innovation
72 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Hythe is 8.7 years old. There are 18 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 8 registered charities operate locally.

8.7 yrs
Avg company age
18
FCA regulated
8
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 2 (22%)Large: 7 (78%)

Government Investment

Companies in Hythe have been awarded 36 government contracts with a combined value of £23.0M. 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There are 1,215 active companies registered in Hythe, out of 1,359 total. 0 (0%) are no longer active.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 7,340 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Hythe. The largest category is Governance with 3,653 signals from 5 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.