Companies in Malmesbury

United Kingdom|41.7% formed since 2020|1% inactive|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
893
Active

893 active companies are registered in Malmesbury with Companies House. Out of 958 companies ever registered here, 5 are no longer active — a 93% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 41.7% of current companies established since 2020. A wave of registrations in the 2010s accounts for 40% of active companies, pointing to a decade of strong entrepreneurial activity. The most common industry sector is management consultancy activities other than financial management, with 74 companies. Malmesbury is home to 12 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 8 government contracts worth £2.4M in total. The average company age is 10.3 years. The earliest company registration in Malmesbury dates back to 1900.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

893
Active Companies
958
Total Registered
1900
Oldest Company
41.7%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
15%
37%
41%
Pre-1990: 26
1990s: 38
2000s: 143
2010s: 358
2020s: 393

Data Signals

Governance
2,8145 src
Financial
1,78311 src
Compliance
64912 src
Risk
2958 src
Trade
1061 src
quality
264 src
ESG
154 src
operational
111 src
growth
102 src
innovation
62 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Malmesbury is 10.3 years old. There are 12 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 11 registered charities operate locally.

10.3 yrs
Avg company age
12
FCA regulated
11
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 4 (27%)Medium: 3 (20%)Large: 8 (53%)

Government Investment

Companies in Malmesbury have been awarded 8 government contracts with a combined value of £2.4M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Malmesbury?

There are 893 active companies registered in Malmesbury, out of 958 total. 5 (1%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Malmesbury?

The top industries in Malmesbury include Management consultancy activities other than financial management (74 companies), Residents property management (36 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (29 companies).

How fast is Malmesbury growing as a business hub?

41.7% of currently active companies in Malmesbury were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Malmesbury?

Our database contains 5,715 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Malmesbury. The largest category is Governance with 2,814 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Malmesbury?

The oldest company registration in Malmesbury dates back to 1900, spanning over 126 years of business history.

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