Companies in Lancing

United Kingdom|51.6% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
1,624
Active

1,624 active companies are registered in Lancing with Companies House. Out of 1,749 companies ever registered here, 3 are no longer active — a 93% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 51.6% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (55%) 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 129 companies. Lancing is home to 27 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 45 government contracts worth £113.1M in total. The average company age is 8.6 years. The earliest company registration in Lancing dates back to 1943.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

1,624
Active Companies
1,749
Total Registered
1943
Oldest Company
51.6%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
10%
34%
51%
Pre-1990: 45
1990s: 39
2000s: 181
2010s: 590
2020s: 894

Data Signals

Governance
4,9845 src
Financial
3,16611 src
Compliance
1,04710 src
Risk
6558 src
Trade
1881 src
quality
613 src
growth
462 src
ESG
175 src
operational
111 src
innovation
42 src
corporate_structure
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Lancing is 8.6 years old. There are 27 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 13 registered charities operate locally.

8.6 yrs
Avg company age
27
FCA regulated
13
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 9 (39%)Medium: 1 (4%)Large: 13 (57%)

Government Investment

Companies in Lancing have been awarded 45 government contracts with a combined value of £113.1M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Lancing?

There are 1,624 active companies registered in Lancing, out of 1,749 total. 3 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Lancing?

The top industries in Lancing include Buying and selling of own real estate (129 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (105 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (59 companies).

How fast is Lancing growing as a business hub?

51.6% 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 10,180 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Lancing. The largest category is Governance with 4,984 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Lancing?

The oldest company registration in Lancing dates back to 1943, spanning over 83 years of business history.

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