Companies in Thornbury

United Kingdom|36.1% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
122
Active

122 active companies are registered in Thornbury with Companies House. Out of 139 companies ever registered here, 0 are no longer active — a 88% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 36.1% of current companies established since 2020. A wave of registrations in the 2010s accounts for 44% of active companies, pointing to a decade of strong entrepreneurial activity. The most common industry sector is buying and selling of own real estate, with 9 companies. The average company age is 12.0 years.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

122
Active Companies
139
Total Registered
1964
Oldest Company
36.1%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
19%
39%
36%
Pre-1990: 5
1990s: 3
2000s: 27
2010s: 54
2020s: 50

Data Signals

Governance
3832 src
Financial
3607 src
Compliance
13610 src
Risk
674 src
Trade
151 src
ESG
112 src
quality
52 src
growth
51 src
innovation
22 src
operational
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Thornbury is 12 years old. There are 6 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 5 registered charities operate locally.

12 yrs
Avg company age
6
FCA regulated
5
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 1 (17%)Large: 5 (83%)

Government Investment

Companies in Thornbury have been awarded 4 government contracts with a combined value of £0.4M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Thornbury?

There are 122 active companies registered in Thornbury, out of 139 total. 0 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Thornbury?

The top industries in Thornbury include Buying and selling of own real estate (9 companies).

How fast is Thornbury growing as a business hub?

36.1% of currently active companies in Thornbury were incorporated since 2020, indicating moderate recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Thornbury?

Our database contains 985 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Thornbury. The largest category is Governance with 383 signals from 2 sources.

When was the first company registered in Thornbury?

The oldest company registration in Thornbury dates back to 1964, spanning over 62 years of business history.

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