Companies in South Croydon

United Kingdom|54.5% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
3,889
Active

3,889 active companies are registered in South Croydon with Companies House. Out of 4,314 companies ever registered here, 11 are no longer active — a 90% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 54.5% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (59%) 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 284 companies. South Croydon is home to 37 FCA-regulated firms and 35 registered charities. Companies here hold 46 government contracts worth £20.2M in total. The average company age is 7.8 years. The earliest company registration in South Croydon dates back to 1921.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

3,889
Active Companies
4,314
Total Registered
1921
Oldest Company
54.5%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
9%
34%
54%
Pre-1990: 75
1990s: 99
2000s: 373
2010s: 1,458
2020s: 2,309

Data Signals

Governance
11,8705 src
Financial
7,1409 src
Compliance
2,07611 src
Risk
1,3469 src
quality
1863 src
Trade
1092 src
growth
512 src
ESG
214 src
operational
141 src
innovation
62 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in South Croydon is 7.8 years old. There are 37 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 35 registered charities operate locally.

7.8 yrs
Avg company age
37
FCA regulated
35
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 9 (69%)Large: 4 (31%)

Government Investment

Companies in South Croydon have been awarded 46 government contracts with a combined value of £20.2M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in South Croydon?

There are 3,889 active companies registered in South Croydon, out of 4,314 total. 11 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in South Croydon?

The top industries in South Croydon include Buying and selling of own real estate (284 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (210 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (176 companies).

How fast is South Croydon growing as a business hub?

54.5% of currently active companies in South Croydon were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in South Croydon?

Our database contains 22,819 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in South Croydon. The largest category is Governance with 11,870 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in South Croydon?

The oldest company registration in South Croydon dates back to 1921, spanning over 105 years of business history.

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