Companies in Mansfield

United Kingdom|55% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
5,786
Active

5,786 active companies are based in Mansfield according to Companies House records. Out of 6,582 companies ever registered here, 5 are no longer active — a 88% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 55% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (63%) 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 345 companies. Mansfield is home to 192 FCA-regulated firms and 51 registered charities. Companies here hold 135 government contracts worth £328.8M in total. The average company age is 7.8 years. The earliest company registration in Mansfield dates back to 1878.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

5,786
Active Companies
6,582
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
10%
31%
55%
Pre-1990: 95
1990s: 154
2000s: 633
2010s: 2,054
2020s: 3,646

Data Signals

Governance
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Financial
10,93511 src
Compliance
3,54814 src
Risk
2,2669 src
Trade
4781 src
quality
3494 src
growth
1422 src
ESG
724 src
operational
661 src
innovation
182 src
corporate_structure
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Business Landscape

The average active company in Mansfield is 7.8 years old. There are 192 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 51 registered charities operate locally.

7.8 yrs
Avg company age
192
FCA regulated
51
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 40 (45%)Medium: 10 (11%)Large: 39 (44%)

Government Investment

Companies in Mansfield have been awarded 135 government contracts with a combined value of £328.8M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Mansfield?

There are 5,786 active companies registered in Mansfield, out of 6,582 total. 5 (0%) are no longer active.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 (345 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (259 companies), Freight transport by road (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 35,553 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Mansfield. The largest category is Governance with 17,674 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.