Companies in South Croydon

United Kingdom|54.5% formed since 2020|Data updated 22 Aug 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 Out of 4,314 companies ever registered here, 11 are no longer active — a 90% survival rate.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 40 FCA-regulated firms and 34 registered charities. Companies here hold 45 government contracts worth £19.9M in total. The average company age is 8.0 years. The earliest company registration in South Croydon dates back to 1921.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, August 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
11,8776 src
Financial
7,8619 src
Compliance
2,23312 src
Risk
1,2379 src
quality
2934 src
Trade
1132 src
growth
532 src
ESG
254 src
operational
141 src
innovation
52 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in South Croydon is 8 years old. There are 40 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 34 registered charities operate locally.

8 yrs
Avg company age
40
FCA regulated
34
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 8 (67%)Large: 4 (33%)

Government Investment

Companies in South Croydon have been awarded 45 government contracts with a combined value of £19.9M. 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There are 3,889 active companies registered in South Croydon, out of 4,314 total. 11 (0%) are no longer active.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 23,711 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in South Croydon. The largest category is Governance with 11,877 signals from 6 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.