Companies in Tipton

United Kingdom|63.5% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
1,807
Active

1,807 active companies are registered in Tipton with Companies House. Out of 2,081 companies ever registered here, 5 are no longer active — a 87% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 63.5% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (72%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is freight transport by road, with 143 companies. Tipton is home to 32 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 14 government contracts worth £3.3M in total. The average company age is 7.1 years. The earliest company registration in Tipton dates back to 1926.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

1,807
Active Companies
2,081
Total Registered
1926
Oldest Company
63.5%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
27%
62%
Pre-1990: 56
1990s: 49
2000s: 114
2010s: 568
2020s: 1,294

Data Signals

Governance
5,4455 src
Financial
3,0358 src
Compliance
8649 src
Risk
5608 src
Trade
2172 src
quality
1014 src
operational
811 src
growth
141 src
ESG
144 src
innovation
42 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Tipton is 7.1 years old. There are 32 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 19 registered charities operate locally.

7.1 yrs
Avg company age
32
FCA regulated
19
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 11 (38%)Medium: 3 (10%)Large: 15 (52%)

Government Investment

Companies in Tipton have been awarded 14 government contracts with a combined value of £3.3M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Tipton?

There are 1,807 active companies registered in Tipton, out of 2,081 total. 5 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Tipton?

The top industries in Tipton include Freight transport by road (143 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (96 companies), Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet (69 companies).

How fast is Tipton growing as a business hub?

63.5% of currently active companies in Tipton were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Tipton?

Our database contains 10,335 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Tipton. The largest category is Governance with 5,445 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Tipton?

The oldest company registration in Tipton dates back to 1926, spanning over 100 years of business history.

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