Companies in Ampthill

United Kingdom|35.3% formed since 2020|7% inactive|Data updated 15 Sept 2026
275
Active

275 active companies are registered in Ampthill with Companies House. Out of 321 companies ever registered here, 24 are no longer active — a 86% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 35.3% of current companies established since 2020. A wave of registrations in the 2010s accounts for 47% of active companies, pointing to a decade of strong entrepreneurial activity. The most common industry sector is other service activities n.e.c., with 38 companies. Ampthill is home to 15 FCA-regulated firms. The average company age is 12.1 years. The earliest company registration in Ampthill dates back to 1932.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

275
Active Companies
321
Total Registered
1932
Oldest Company
35.3%
Growth (2020s)

An established business centre with companies averaging 12.1 years of operation.

Incorporation by Decade
15%
40%
37%
Pre-1990: 15
1990s: 10
2000s: 49
2010s: 129
2020s: 117

Data Signals

Governance
8815 src
Financial
7196 src
Compliance
2148 src
Risk
1607 src
Trade
191 src
quality
172 src
growth
72 src
operational
21 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Ampthill is 12.1 years old. There are 15 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 1 registered charities operate locally.

12.1 yrs
Avg company age
15
FCA regulated
1
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 1 (50%)Large: 1 (50%)

Government Investment

Companies in Ampthill have been awarded 5 government contracts with a combined value of £0.3M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Ampthill?

There are 275 active companies registered in Ampthill, out of 321 total. 24 (7%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Ampthill?

The top industries in Ampthill include Other service activities n.e.c. (38 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (25 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (15 companies).

How fast is Ampthill growing as a business hub?

35.3% of currently active companies in Ampthill were incorporated since 2020, indicating moderate recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Ampthill?

Our database contains 2,019 data signals across 8 categories for active companies in Ampthill. The largest category is Governance with 881 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Ampthill?

The oldest company registration in Ampthill dates back to 1932, spanning over 94 years of business history.

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