Companies in Lymington

United Kingdom|38% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
2,043
Active

2,043 active companies are registered in Lymington with Companies House. Out of 2,204 companies ever registered here, 5 are no longer active — a 93% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 38% of current companies established since 2020. A wave of registrations in the 2010s accounts for 36% of active companies, pointing to a decade of strong entrepreneurial activity. The most common industry sector is other letting and operating of own or leased real estate, with 135 companies. Lymington is home to 21 FCA-regulated firms and 24 registered charities. Companies here hold 52 government contracts worth £8.1M in total. The average company age is 12.7 years. The earliest company registration in Lymington dates back to 1877.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

2,043
Active Companies
2,204
Total Registered
1877
Oldest Company
38%
Growth (2020s)

An established business centre with companies averaging 12.7 years of operation.

Incorporation by Decade
16%
33%
38%
Pre-1990: 144
1990s: 118
2000s: 362
2010s: 737
2020s: 843

Data Signals

Governance
6,5895 src
Financial
4,25710 src
Compliance
1,39511 src
Risk
7908 src
Trade
2612 src
quality
1044 src
growth
552 src
innovation
162 src
operational
141 src
corporate_structure
91 src
ESG
53 src
regulatory
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Lymington is 12.7 years old. There are 21 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 24 registered charities operate locally.

12.7 yrs
Avg company age
21
FCA regulated
24
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 18 (67%)Large: 9 (33%)

Government Investment

Companies in Lymington have been awarded 52 government contracts with a combined value of £8.1M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Lymington?

There are 2,043 active companies registered in Lymington, out of 2,204 total. 5 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Lymington?

The top industries in Lymington include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (135 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (107 companies), Residents property management (89 companies).

How fast is Lymington growing as a business hub?

38% of currently active companies in Lymington were incorporated since 2020, indicating moderate recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Lymington?

Our database contains 13,496 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Lymington. The largest category is Governance with 6,589 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Lymington?

The oldest company registration in Lymington dates back to 1877, spanning over 149 years of business history.

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