Companies in Littlehampton

United Kingdom|43.3% formed since 2020|10% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
2,310
Active

2,310 active companies are registered in Littlehampton with Companies House. Out of 2,766 companies ever registered here, 273 are no longer active — a 84% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 43.3% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (54%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is residents property management, with 244 companies. Littlehampton is home to 40 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 13 government contracts worth £8.1M in total. The average company age is 12.0 years. The earliest company registration in Littlehampton dates back to 1924.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

2,310
Active Companies
2,766
Total Registered
1924
Oldest Company
43.3%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
12%
33%
45%
Pre-1990: 159
1990s: 115
2000s: 335
2010s: 896
2020s: 1,238

Data Signals

Governance
9,6865 src
Financial
8,25210 src
Risk
1,2339 src
Compliance
96014 src
Trade
3642 src
quality
2044 src
growth
352 src
ESG
324 src
innovation
192 src
operational
141 src
regulatory
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Littlehampton is 12 years old. There are 40 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 20 registered charities operate locally.

12 yrs
Avg company age
40
FCA regulated
20
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 24 (56%)Medium: 3 (7%)Large: 16 (37%)

Government Investment

Companies in Littlehampton have been awarded 13 government contracts with a combined value of £8.1M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Littlehampton?

There are 2,310 active companies registered in Littlehampton, out of 2,766 total. 273 (10%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Littlehampton?

The top industries in Littlehampton include Residents property management (244 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (136 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (71 companies).

How fast is Littlehampton growing as a business hub?

43.3% of currently active companies in Littlehampton were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Littlehampton?

Our database contains 20,800 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Littlehampton. The largest category is Governance with 9,686 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Littlehampton?

The oldest company registration in Littlehampton dates back to 1924, spanning over 102 years of business history.

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