Companies in Lancing

United Kingdom|53.7% formed since 2020|9% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
1,466
Active

1,466 active companies are registered in Lancing with Companies House. Out of 1,717 companies ever registered here, 158 are no longer active — a 85% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 53.7% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (64%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is buying and selling of own real estate, with 120 companies. Lancing is home to 26 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 63 government contracts worth £112.0M in total. The average company age is 8.8 years. The earliest company registration in Lancing dates back to 1948.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

1,466
Active Companies
1,717
Total Registered
1948
Oldest Company
53.7%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
10%
30%
55%
Pre-1990: 42
1990s: 38
2000s: 169
2010s: 516
2020s: 933

Data Signals

Governance
6,1115 src
Financial
5,13310 src
Risk
7788 src
Compliance
60311 src
Trade
2922 src
quality
1774 src
growth
702 src
ESG
185 src
operational
111 src
innovation
42 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Lancing is 8.8 years old. There are 26 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 13 registered charities operate locally.

8.8 yrs
Avg company age
26
FCA regulated
13
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 11 (48%)Medium: 1 (4%)Large: 11 (48%)

Government Investment

Companies in Lancing have been awarded 63 government contracts with a combined value of £112.0M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Lancing?

There are 1,466 active companies registered in Lancing, out of 1,717 total. 158 (9%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Lancing?

The top industries in Lancing include Buying and selling of own real estate (120 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (91 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (57 companies).

How fast is Lancing growing as a business hub?

53.7% of currently active companies in Lancing were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Lancing?

Our database contains 13,197 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Lancing. The largest category is Governance with 6,111 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Lancing?

The oldest company registration in Lancing dates back to 1948, spanning over 78 years of business history.

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