Companies in Market Harborough

United Kingdom|44.7% formed since 2020|11% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
2,860
Active

2,860 active companies are registered in Market Harborough with Companies House. Out of 3,411 companies ever registered here, 359 are no longer active — a 84% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 44.7% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (56%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is management consultancy activities other than financial management, with 213 companies. Market Harborough is home to 70 FCA-regulated firms and 31 registered charities. Companies here hold 51 government contracts worth £14.2M in total. The average company age is 10.2 years. The earliest company registration in Market Harborough dates back to 1927.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

2,860
Active Companies
3,411
Total Registered
1927
Oldest Company
44.7%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
11%
36%
47%
Pre-1990: 90
1990s: 108
2000s: 387
2010s: 1,203
2020s: 1,590

Top Industries

Management consultancy activities other than financial management213→Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate157→Buying and selling of own real estate104→Development of building projects86→Other business support service activities n.e.c.83→Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.71→Information technology consultancy activities68→Other service activities n.e.c.53→Dormant Company53→Residents property management51→

Data Signals

Governance
12,0244 src
Financial
10,62910 src
Risk
1,5629 src
Compliance
1,36715 src
Trade
5262 src
quality
2875 src
innovation
752 src
growth
712 src
ESG
496 src
operational
321 src
corporate_structure
61 src
regulatory
21 src

Top Companies in Market Harborough

NOMAD LIMITED
Other manufacturing n.e.c.Est. 196144 signals
TGW LIMITED
Other construction installationEst. 200645 signals
NATIONWIDE PATHOLOGY LIMITED
Other human health activitiesEst. 201023 signals
DEICHMANN-SHOES UK LIMITED
Retail sale of footwear in specialised storesEst. 199449 signals
EUROMEC CONTRACTS LIMITED
Other specialised construction activities n.e.c.Est. 199727 signals

Business Landscape

The average active company in Market Harborough is 10.2 years old. There are 70 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 31 registered charities operate locally.

10.2 yrs
Avg company age
70
FCA regulated
31
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 41 (58%)Medium: 2 (3%)Large: 28 (39%)

Government Investment

Companies in Market Harborough have been awarded 51 government contracts with a combined value of £14.2M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Market Harborough?

There are 2,860 active companies registered in Market Harborough, out of 3,411 total. 359 (11%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Market Harborough?

The top industries in Market Harborough include Management consultancy activities other than financial management (213 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (157 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (104 companies).

How fast is Market Harborough growing as a business hub?

44.7% of currently active companies in Market Harborough were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Market Harborough?

Our database contains 26,630 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Market Harborough. The largest category is Governance with 12,024 signals from 4 sources.

When was the first company registered in Market Harborough?

The oldest company registration in Market Harborough dates back to 1927, spanning over 99 years of business history.

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