Companies in Shrewsbury

United Kingdom|41.9% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
7,897
Active

7,897 active companies are based in Shrewsbury according to Companies House records. Out of 8,455 companies ever registered here, 9 are no longer active — a 93% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 41.9% of current companies established since 2020. A wave of registrations in the 2010s accounts for 37% of active companies, pointing to a decade of strong entrepreneurial activity. The most common industry sector is residents property management, with 747 companies. 68 medium and large companies operate here, indicating a significant commercial presence. Shrewsbury is home to 151 FCA-regulated firms and 109 registered charities. Companies here hold 173 government contracts worth £1.2B in total. The average company age is 10.6 years. The earliest company registration in Shrewsbury dates back to 1902.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

7,897
Active Companies
8,455
Total Registered
1902
Oldest Company
41.9%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
16%
35%
42%
Pre-1990: 272
1990s: 298
2000s: 1,384
2010s: 2,952
2020s: 3,549

Top Industries

Residents property management747→Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate414→Management consultancy activities other than financial management333→Buying and selling of own real estate260→Management of real estate on a fee or contract basis242→Other business support service activities n.e.c.216→Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.185→Development of building projects184→Dormant Company162→Information technology consultancy activities135→

Data Signals

Governance
25,3365 src
Financial
16,23911 src
Compliance
5,04714 src
Risk
3,37611 src
Trade
6732 src
quality
3995 src
growth
1883 src
ESG
1546 src
operational
1401 src
innovation
342 src
corporate_structure
51 src
regulatory
11 src

Top Companies in Shrewsbury

FIELD STUDIES COUNCIL
Other education n.e.c.Est. 194677 signals
GOODALL BATES & TODD LIMITED
Other treatment of petroleum products (excluding petrochemicals manufacture)Est. 190626 signals
DARWIN GROUP LIMITED
Other manufacturing n.e.c.Est. 200544 signals
BETHPHAGE
Residential care activities for learning difficulties, mental health and substance abuseEst. 199432 signals
MORRIS & COMPANY LIMITED
Development of building projectsEst. 192223 signals
SHROPSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST
Botanical and zoological gardens and nature reserves activitiesEst. 196223 signals
SHREWSBURY TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB LIMITED
Operation of sports facilitiesEst. 193621 signals
ST MARYS SCHOOL LTD
Other residential care activities n.e.c.Est. 201920 signals
CUBIQUITY LIMITED
Printing n.e.c.Est. 200925 signals
SOLMEDIA LIMITED
Other professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c.Est. 193423 signals

Business Landscape

The average active company in Shrewsbury is 10.6 years old. There are 151 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 109 registered charities operate locally.

10.6 yrs
Avg company age
151
FCA regulated
109
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 72 (51%)Medium: 7 (5%)Large: 61 (44%)

Government Investment

Companies in Shrewsbury have been awarded 173 government contracts with a combined value of £1174.7M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Shrewsbury?

There are 7,897 active companies registered in Shrewsbury, out of 8,455 total. 9 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Shrewsbury?

The top industries in Shrewsbury include Residents property management (747 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (414 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (333 companies).

How fast is Shrewsbury growing as a business hub?

41.9% of currently active companies in Shrewsbury were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Shrewsbury?

Our database contains 51,592 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Shrewsbury. The largest category is Governance with 25,336 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Shrewsbury?

The oldest company registration in Shrewsbury dates back to 1902, spanning over 124 years of business history.

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