Companies in Market Rasen

United Kingdom|48.3% formed since 2020|8% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
1,175
Active

1,175 active companies are registered in Market Rasen with Companies House. Out of 1,452 companies ever registered here, 119 are no longer active — a 81% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 48.3% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (58%) 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 65 companies. Market Rasen is home to 19 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 38 government contracts worth £16.1M in total. The average company age is 10.2 years. The earliest company registration in Market Rasen dates back to 1946.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

1,175
Active Companies
1,452
Total Registered
1946
Oldest Company
48.3%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
12%
34%
47%
Pre-1990: 44
1990s: 46
2000s: 179
2010s: 490
2020s: 680

Data Signals

Governance
4,7994 src
Financial
4,35310 src
Risk
6338 src
Compliance
44213 src
Trade
2002 src
quality
1035 src
innovation
622 src
growth
422 src
operational
381 src
ESG
43 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Market Rasen is 10.2 years old. There are 19 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 8 registered charities operate locally.

10.2 yrs
Avg company age
19
FCA regulated
8
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 3 (27%)Medium: 1 (9%)Large: 7 (64%)

Government Investment

Companies in Market Rasen have been awarded 38 government contracts with a combined value of £16.1M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Market Rasen?

There are 1,175 active companies registered in Market Rasen, out of 1,452 total. 119 (8%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Market Rasen?

The top industries in Market Rasen include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (65 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (56 companies), Dormant Company (37 companies).

How fast is Market Rasen growing as a business hub?

48.3% of currently active companies in Market Rasen were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Market Rasen?

Our database contains 10,676 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Market Rasen. The largest category is Governance with 4,799 signals from 4 sources.

When was the first company registered in Market Rasen?

The oldest company registration in Market Rasen dates back to 1946, spanning over 80 years of business history.

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