Companies in Uckfield

United Kingdom|38.9% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
1,770
Active

1,770 active companies are registered in Uckfield with Companies House. Out of 1,934 companies ever registered here, 2 are no longer active — a 92% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 38.9% of current companies established since 2020. A wave of registrations in the 2010s accounts for 43% of active companies, pointing to a decade of strong entrepreneurial activity. The most common industry sector is management consultancy activities other than financial management, with 89 companies. Uckfield is home to 25 FCA-regulated firms and 28 registered charities. Companies here hold 36 government contracts worth £24.7M in total. The average company age is 11.1 years. The earliest company registration in Uckfield dates back to 1926.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

1,770
Active Companies
1,934
Total Registered
1926
Oldest Company
38.9%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
13%
40%
39%
Pre-1990: 73
1990s: 107
2000s: 242
2010s: 767
2020s: 745

Data Signals

Governance
5,6016 src
Financial
3,49310 src
Compliance
1,16711 src
Risk
8439 src
Trade
1812 src
quality
793 src
growth
371 src
operational
221 src
ESG
225 src
innovation
142 src
regulatory
41 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Uckfield is 11.1 years old. There are 25 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 28 registered charities operate locally.

11.1 yrs
Avg company age
25
FCA regulated
28
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 14 (78%)Medium: 1 (6%)Large: 3 (17%)

Government Investment

Companies in Uckfield have been awarded 36 government contracts with a combined value of £24.7M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Uckfield?

There are 1,770 active companies registered in Uckfield, out of 1,934 total. 2 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Uckfield?

The top industries in Uckfield include Management consultancy activities other than financial management (89 companies), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (85 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (75 companies).

How fast is Uckfield growing as a business hub?

38.9% of currently active companies in Uckfield were incorporated since 2020, indicating moderate recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Uckfield?

Our database contains 11,463 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Uckfield. The largest category is Governance with 5,601 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Uckfield?

The oldest company registration in Uckfield 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.