Companies in Salisbury

United Kingdom|42.4% formed since 2020|9% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
7,806
Active

7,806 active companies are based in Salisbury according to Companies House records. Out of 9,448 companies ever registered here, 861 are no longer active — a 83% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 42.4% of current companies established since 2020. A wave of registrations in the 2010s accounts for 43% of active companies, pointing to a decade of strong entrepreneurial activity. The most common industry sector is residents property management, with 858 companies. 71 medium and large companies operate here, indicating a significant commercial presence. Salisbury is home to 130 FCA-regulated firms and 128 registered charities. Companies here hold 246 government contracts worth £203.9M in total. The average company age is 11.0 years. The earliest company registration in Salisbury dates back to 1882.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

7,806
Active Companies
9,448
Total Registered
1882
Oldest Company
42.4%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
15%
36%
42%
Pre-1990: 315
1990s: 381
2000s: 1,387
2010s: 3,352
2020s: 3,932

Top Industries

Residents property management858→Management consultancy activities other than financial management381→Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate345→Other business support service activities n.e.c.305→Buying and selling of own real estate255→Dormant Company172→Development of building projects155→Management of real estate on a fee or contract basis148→Information technology consultancy activities136→Other activities auxiliary to insurance and pension funding134→

Data Signals

Governance
34,2206 src
Financial
29,39110 src
Risk
5,32510 src
Compliance
4,34517 src
Trade
1,1482 src
quality
6466 src
growth
2872 src
innovation
2052 src
ESG
1204 src
operational
771 src
corporate_structure
181 src
regulatory
21 src

Top Companies in Salisbury

WESSEX ARCHAEOLOGY LIMITED
Other professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c.Est. 198354 signals
ALABARE
Residential care activities for learning difficulties, mental health and substance abuseEst. 199139 signals
HELP FOR HEROES
Sports and recreation educationEst. 200769 signals
PORTON BIOPHARMA LIMITED
Manufacture of pharmaceutical preparationsEst. 201429 signals
ODSTOCK MEDICAL LIMITED
Other human health activitiesEst. 200531 signals
WILTSHIRE CREATIVE
Performing artsEst. 195127 signals
SARUM COLLEGE
First-degree level higher educationEst. 201527 signals
MAGNA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Pre-primary educationEst. 201156 signals
REEVE THE BAKER LIMITED
Manufacture of bread; manufacture of fresh pastry goods and cakesEst. 198744 signals
CALLEN-LENZ ASSOCIATES LIMITED
Management consultancy activities other than financial managementEst. 200743 signals

Business Landscape

The average active company in Salisbury is 11 years old. There are 130 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 128 registered charities operate locally.

11 yrs
Avg company age
130
FCA regulated
128
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 60 (46%)Medium: 6 (5%)Large: 65 (50%)

Government Investment

Companies in Salisbury have been awarded 246 government contracts with a combined value of £203.9M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Salisbury?

There are 7,806 active companies registered in Salisbury, out of 9,448 total. 861 (9%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Salisbury?

The top industries in Salisbury include Residents property management (858 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (381 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (345 companies).

How fast is Salisbury growing as a business hub?

42.4% of currently active companies in Salisbury were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Salisbury?

Our database contains 75,784 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Salisbury. The largest category is Governance with 34,220 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Salisbury?

The oldest company registration in Salisbury dates back to 1882, spanning over 144 years of business history.

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