Companies in Melton Mowbray

United Kingdom|47.3% formed since 2020|Data updated 22 Aug 2026
2,422
Active

2,422 active companies are registered in Melton Mowbray with Companies House. Out of 2,592 companies ever registered here, 0 are no longer active — a 93% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 47.3% of current companies established since 2020. A wave of registrations in the 2010s accounts for 39% 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 135 companies. Melton Mowbray is home to 41 FCA-regulated firms and 28 registered charities. Companies here hold 84 government contracts worth £27.9M in total. The average company age is 9.5 years. The earliest company registration in Melton Mowbray dates back to 1915.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, August 2026

2,422
Active Companies
2,592
Total Registered
1915
Oldest Company
47.3%
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: 72
1990s: 80
2000s: 285
2010s: 941
2020s: 1,214

Top Industries

Management consultancy activities other than financial management135→Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate130→Other business support service activities n.e.c.111→Buying and selling of own real estate60→Development of building projects47→Dormant Company46→Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet42→Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation38→Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.36→Residents property management36→

Data Signals

Governance
7,6486 src
Financial
5,25110 src
Compliance
1,80215 src
Risk
8079 src
Trade
2812 src
quality
2125 src
innovation
1142 src
growth
892 src
operational
511 src
ESG
395 src
regulatory
11 src

Top Companies in Melton Mowbray

MEXICHEM SPECIALTY COMPOUNDS LIMITED
Manufacture of plastics in primary formsEst. 198138 signals
SHERWOOD FARMS,LIMITED
Mixed farmingEst. 194021 signals
DOVE COTTAGE DAY HOSPICE
Hospital activitiesEst. 199621 signals
OLD DALBY CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL
Primary educationEst. 201320 signals

Business Landscape

The average active company in Melton Mowbray is 9.5 years old. There are 41 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 28 registered charities operate locally.

9.5 yrs
Avg company age
41
FCA regulated
28
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 15 (52%)Medium: 3 (10%)Large: 11 (38%)

Government Investment

Companies in Melton Mowbray have been awarded 84 government contracts with a combined value of £27.9M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Melton Mowbray?

There are 2,422 active companies registered in Melton Mowbray, out of 2,592 total. 0 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Melton Mowbray?

The top industries in Melton Mowbray include Management consultancy activities other than financial management (135 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (130 companies), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (111 companies).

How fast is Melton Mowbray growing as a business hub?

47.3% of currently active companies in Melton Mowbray were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Melton Mowbray?

Our database contains 16,295 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Melton Mowbray. The largest category is Governance with 7,648 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Melton Mowbray?

The oldest company registration in Melton Mowbray dates back to 1915, spanning over 111 years of business history.

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