Companies in Kingston

United Kingdom|49.5% formed since 2020|14% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
198
Active

198 active companies are registered in Kingston with Companies House. Out of 252 companies ever registered here, 36 are no longer active — a 79% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 49.5% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (66%) 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 business support service activities n.e.c., with 14 companies. The average company age is 8.3 years.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

198
Active Companies
252
Total Registered
1982
Oldest Company
49.5%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
36%
52%
Pre-1990: 2
1990s: 7
2000s: 20
2010s: 91
2020s: 131

Data Signals

Governance
8074 src
Financial
6707 src
Risk
1466 src
Compliance
667 src
Trade
302 src
growth
62 src
operational
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Kingston is 8.3 years old. There are 2 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 4 registered charities operate locally.

8.3 yrs
Avg company age
2
FCA regulated
4
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 2 (100%)

Government Investment

Companies in Kingston have been awarded 5 government contracts with a combined value of £0.1M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Kingston?

There are 198 active companies registered in Kingston, out of 252 total. 36 (14%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Kingston?

The top industries in Kingston include Other business support service activities n.e.c. (14 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (10 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (9 companies).

How fast is Kingston growing as a business hub?

49.5% of currently active companies in Kingston were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Kingston?

Our database contains 1,726 data signals across 7 categories for active companies in Kingston. The largest category is Governance with 807 signals from 4 sources.

When was the first company registered in Kingston?

The oldest company registration in Kingston dates back to 1982, spanning over 44 years of business history.

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