Companies in Market Harborough

United Kingdom|43.8% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
2,890
Active

2,890 active companies are registered in Market Harborough with Companies House. Out of 3,226 companies ever registered here, 6 are no longer active — a 90% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 43.8% of current companies established since 2020. A wave of registrations in the 2010s accounts for 42% 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 206 companies. Market Harborough is home to 73 FCA-regulated firms and 33 registered charities. Companies here hold 51 government contracts worth £14.6M in total. The average company age is 9.9 years. The earliest company registration in Market Harborough dates back to 1927.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

2,890
Active Companies
3,226
Total Registered
1927
Oldest Company
43.8%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
12%
38%
44%
Pre-1990: 87
1990s: 110
2000s: 379
2010s: 1,215
2020s: 1,435

Data Signals

Governance
9,0446 src
Financial
6,00911 src
Compliance
2,07212 src
Risk
1,27710 src
Trade
3122 src
quality
1444 src
growth
582 src
ESG
475 src
innovation
402 src
operational
321 src
corporate_structure
41 src
regulatory
21 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Market Harborough is 9.9 years old. There are 73 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 33 registered charities operate locally.

9.9 yrs
Avg company age
73
FCA regulated
33
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 41 (61%)Medium: 1 (1%)Large: 25 (37%)

Government Investment

Companies in Market Harborough have been awarded 51 government contracts with a combined value of £14.6M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Market Harborough?

There are 2,890 active companies registered in Market Harborough, out of 3,226 total. 6 (0%) are no longer active.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 (206 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (163 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (95 companies).

How fast is Market Harborough growing as a business hub?

43.8% 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 19,041 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Market Harborough. The largest category is Governance with 9,044 signals from 6 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.