Companies in Needham Market

United Kingdom|40.7% formed since 2020|6% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
108
Active

108 active companies are registered in Needham Market with Companies House. Out of 124 companies ever registered here, 8 are no longer active — a 87% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 40.7% of current companies established since 2020. A wave of registrations in the 2010s accounts for 41% 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 10 companies. Companies here hold 141 government contracts worth £103.3M in total. The average company age is 10.5 years.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

108
Active Companies
124
Total Registered
1963
Oldest Company
40.7%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
14%
36%
44%
Pre-1990: 3
1990s: 4
2000s: 17
2010s: 44
2020s: 54

Data Signals

Governance
4614 src
Financial
4605 src
growth
1442 src
Risk
705 src
Compliance
669 src
Trade
232 src
quality
153 src
ESG
113 src
operational
31 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Needham Market is 10.5 years old. There are 6 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area.

10.5 yrs
Avg company age
6
FCA regulated

Company Size Breakdown

Large: 1 (100%)

Government Investment

Companies in Needham Market have been awarded 141 government contracts with a combined value of £103.3M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Needham Market?

There are 108 active companies registered in Needham Market, out of 124 total. 8 (6%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Needham Market?

The top industries in Needham Market include Management consultancy activities other than financial management (10 companies), Fitness facilities (7 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (6 companies).

How fast is Needham Market growing as a business hub?

40.7% of currently active companies in Needham Market were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Needham Market?

Our database contains 1,253 data signals across 9 categories for active companies in Needham Market. The largest category is Governance with 461 signals from 4 sources.

When was the first company registered in Needham Market?

The oldest company registration in Needham Market dates back to 1963, spanning over 63 years of business history.

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