Companies in Richmond

United Kingdom|44% formed since 2020|12% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
5,808
Active

5,808 active companies are based in Richmond according to Companies House records. Out of 7,012 companies ever registered here, 845 are no longer active — a 83% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 44% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (56%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is management consultancy activities other than financial management, with 409 companies. 93 medium and large companies operate here, indicating a significant commercial presence. Richmond is home to 140 FCA-regulated firms and 73 registered charities. Companies here hold 131 government contracts worth £22.5M in total. The average company age is 10.9 years. The earliest company registration in Richmond dates back to 1886.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

5,808
Active Companies
7,012
Total Registered
1886
Oldest Company
44%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
13%
33%
47%
Pre-1990: 247
1990s: 260
2000s: 906
2010s: 2,265
2020s: 3,266

Data Signals

Governance
24,5696 src
Financial
21,32810 src
Risk
3,67010 src
Compliance
2,60416 src
Trade
8342 src
quality
4014 src
growth
1862 src
innovation
1112 src
ESG
1076 src
operational
361 src
corporate_structure
141 src
regulatory
21 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Richmond is 10.9 years old. There are 140 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 73 registered charities operate locally.

10.9 yrs
Avg company age
140
FCA regulated
73
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 108 (54%)Medium: 6 (3%)Large: 87 (43%)

Government Investment

Companies in Richmond have been awarded 131 government contracts with a combined value of £22.5M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Richmond?

There are 5,808 active companies registered in Richmond, out of 7,012 total. 845 (12%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Richmond?

The top industries in Richmond include Management consultancy activities other than financial management (409 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (329 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (231 companies).

How fast is Richmond growing as a business hub?

44% of currently active companies in Richmond were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Richmond?

Our database contains 53,862 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Richmond. The largest category is Governance with 24,569 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Richmond?

The oldest company registration in Richmond dates back to 1886, spanning over 140 years of business history.

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