Companies in Mansfield

United Kingdom|55% formed since 2020|12% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
5,673
Active

5,673 active companies are based in Mansfield according to Companies House records. Out of 7,075 companies ever registered here, 863 are no longer active — a 80% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 55% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (72%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is other letting and operating of own or leased real estate, with 349 companies. 51 medium and large companies operate here, indicating a significant commercial presence. Mansfield is home to 193 FCA-regulated firms and 46 registered charities. Companies here hold 144 government contracts worth £256.0M in total. The average company age is 8.0 years. The earliest company registration in Mansfield dates back to 1878.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

5,673
Active Companies
7,075
Total Registered
1878
Oldest Company
55%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
9%
29%
58%
Pre-1990: 91
1990s: 150
2000s: 624
2010s: 2,045
2020s: 4,057

Data Signals

Governance
23,7195 src
Financial
19,10710 src
Risk
3,0179 src
Compliance
2,27814 src
Trade
7752 src
quality
5245 src
growth
1802 src
operational
711 src
ESG
684 src
innovation
252 src
corporate_structure
51 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Mansfield is 8 years old. There are 193 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 46 registered charities operate locally.

8 yrs
Avg company age
193
FCA regulated
46
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 41 (45%)Medium: 15 (16%)Large: 36 (39%)

Government Investment

Companies in Mansfield have been awarded 144 government contracts with a combined value of £256.0M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Mansfield?

There are 5,673 active companies registered in Mansfield, out of 7,075 total. 863 (12%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Mansfield?

The top industries in Mansfield include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (349 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (276 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (161 companies).

How fast is Mansfield growing as a business hub?

55% of currently active companies in Mansfield were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Mansfield?

Our database contains 49,769 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Mansfield. The largest category is Governance with 23,719 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Mansfield?

The oldest company registration in Mansfield dates back to 1878, spanning over 148 years of business history.

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