Companies in Rochester

United Kingdom|57.2% formed since 2020|10% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
6,436
Active

6,436 active companies are based in Rochester according to Companies House records. Out of 7,715 companies ever registered here, 736 are no longer active — a 83% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 57.2% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (69%) 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 365 companies. 55 medium and large companies operate here, indicating a significant commercial presence. Rochester is home to 90 FCA-regulated firms and 61 registered charities. Companies here hold 198 government contracts worth £651.0M in total. The average company age is 8.0 years. The earliest company registration in Rochester dates back to 1895.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

6,436
Active Companies
7,715
Total Registered
1895
Oldest Company
57.2%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
30%
58%
Pre-1990: 148
1990s: 184
2000s: 608
2010s: 2,251
2020s: 4,422

Top Industries

Buying and selling of own real estate365→Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate303→Management consultancy activities other than financial management220→Other business support service activities n.e.c.177→Development of building projects156→Electrical installation155→Other service activities n.e.c.152→Dormant Company143→Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet129→Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.129→

Data Signals

Governance
26,7945 src
Financial
21,73211 src
Risk
3,40710 src
Compliance
2,23117 src
Trade
7982 src
quality
5566 src
growth
2712 src
operational
1151 src
ESG
755 src
innovation
332 src
corporate_structure
11 src

Top Companies in Rochester

LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST
Pre-primary educationEst. 1989105 signals
A.C. GOATHAM AND SON LIMITED
Growing of pome fruits and stone fruitsEst. 201532 signals
MTS CLEANSING SERVICES LIMITED
SewerageEst. 198639 signals
R.SWAIN & SONS LIMITED
Freight transport by roadEst. 194137 signals

Business Landscape

The average active company in Rochester is 8 years old. There are 90 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 61 registered charities operate locally.

8 yrs
Avg company age
90
FCA regulated
61
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 49 (47%)Medium: 14 (13%)Large: 41 (39%)

Government Investment

Companies in Rochester have been awarded 198 government contracts with a combined value of £651.0M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Rochester?

There are 6,436 active companies registered in Rochester, out of 7,715 total. 736 (10%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Rochester?

The top industries in Rochester include Buying and selling of own real estate (365 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (303 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (220 companies).

How fast is Rochester growing as a business hub?

57.2% of currently active companies in Rochester were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Rochester?

Our database contains 56,013 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Rochester. The largest category is Governance with 26,794 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Rochester?

The oldest company registration in Rochester dates back to 1895, spanning over 131 years of business history.

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