Companies in Richmond Upon Thames

United Kingdom|51.1% formed since 2020|4% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
231
Active

231 active companies are registered in Richmond Upon Thames with Companies House. Out of 247 companies ever registered here, 11 are no longer active — a 94% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 51.1% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (54%) 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 amusement and recreation activities n.e.c., with 25 companies. The average company age is 10.2 years. The earliest company registration in Richmond Upon Thames dates back to 1932.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

231
Active Companies
247
Total Registered
1932
Oldest Company
51.1%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
12%
32%
50%
Pre-1990: 10
1990s: 6
2000s: 29
2010s: 78
2020s: 124

Data Signals

Governance
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Financial
8638 src
Risk
3066 src
Compliance
1608 src
Trade
282 src
quality
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corporate_structure
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growth
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ESG
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Business Landscape

The average active company in Richmond Upon Thames is 10.2 years old. There are 3 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 2 registered charities operate locally.

10.2 yrs
Avg company age
3
FCA regulated
2
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 4 (50%)Large: 4 (50%)

Government Investment

Companies in Richmond Upon Thames have been awarded 3 government contracts with a combined value of £0.1M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Richmond Upon Thames?

There are 231 active companies registered in Richmond Upon Thames, out of 247 total. 11 (4%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Richmond Upon Thames?

The top industries in Richmond Upon Thames include Other amusement and recreation activities n.e.c. (25 companies), Accounting and auditing activities (15 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (14 companies).

How fast is Richmond Upon Thames growing as a business hub?

51.1% of currently active companies in Richmond Upon Thames were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Richmond Upon Thames?

Our database contains 2,345 data signals across 9 categories for active companies in Richmond Upon Thames. The largest category is Governance with 960 signals from 4 sources.

When was the first company registered in Richmond Upon Thames?

The oldest company registration in Richmond Upon Thames dates back to 1932, spanning over 94 years of business history.

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