Companies in Rainham

United Kingdom|65.7% formed since 2020|13% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
3,226
Active

3,226 active companies are registered in Rainham with Companies House. Out of 4,058 companies ever registered here, 508 are no longer active — a 79% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 65.7% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (82%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is buying and selling of own real estate, with 269 companies. Rainham is home to 44 FCA-regulated firms and 21 registered charities. Companies here hold 18 government contracts worth £114.4M in total. The average company age is 6.1 years. The earliest company registration in Rainham dates back to 1904.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

3,226
Active Companies
4,058
Total Registered
1904
Oldest Company
65.7%
Growth (2020s)

Rainham is a growth hotspot — over half of its active companies were formed since 2020.

Incorporation by Decade
28%
66%
Pre-1990: 40
1990s: 48
2000s: 149
2010s: 1,119
2020s: 2,653

Data Signals

Governance
13,2935 src
Financial
10,1959 src
Risk
1,7349 src
Compliance
92813 src
Trade
4032 src
quality
3454 src
growth
682 src
operational
591 src
innovation
452 src
ESG
305 src
corporate_structure
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Rainham is 6.1 years old. There are 44 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 21 registered charities operate locally.

6.1 yrs
Avg company age
44
FCA regulated
21
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 13 (46%)Medium: 1 (4%)Large: 14 (50%)

Government Investment

Companies in Rainham have been awarded 18 government contracts with a combined value of £114.4M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Rainham?

There are 3,226 active companies registered in Rainham, out of 4,058 total. 508 (13%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Rainham?

The top industries in Rainham include Buying and selling of own real estate (269 companies), Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet (118 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (117 companies).

How fast is Rainham growing as a business hub?

65.7% of currently active companies in Rainham were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Rainham?

Our database contains 27,101 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Rainham. The largest category is Governance with 13,293 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Rainham?

The oldest company registration in Rainham dates back to 1904, spanning over 122 years of business history.

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