Companies in Ashford

United Kingdom|51.7% formed since 2020|10% inactive|Data updated 29 Oct 2026
11,513
Active

11,513 active companies are based in Ashford according to Companies House records. Out of 13,747 companies ever registered here, 1,341 are no longer active — a 84% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 51.7% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (63%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is other letting and operating of own or leased real estate, with 558 companies. The area hosts 101 large enterprises, 95 small firms. Ashford is home to 221 FCA-regulated firms and 95 registered charities. Companies here hold 232 government contracts worth £654.4M in total. The average company age is 9.0 years. The earliest company registration in Ashford dates back to 1862.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

11,513
Active Companies
13,747
Total Registered
1862
Oldest Company
51.7%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
10%
32%
53%
Pre-1990: 290
1990s: 381
2000s: 1,350
2010s: 4,364
2020s: 7,202

Top Industries

Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate558→Buying and selling of own real estate521→Management consultancy activities other than financial management459→Other business support service activities n.e.c.349→Development of building projects348→Information technology consultancy activities283→Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.253→Other human health activities218→Other service activities n.e.c.216→Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet214→

Data Signals

Governance
48,2285 src
Financial
41,48111 src
Risk
6,42011 src
Compliance
4,72616 src
Trade
1,5792 src
quality
8595 src
growth
3012 src
operational
1981 src
ESG
1896 src
innovation
1322 src
corporate_structure
271 src
regulatory
11 src

Top Companies in Ashford

INTEGRATED CARE 24
Other human health activitiesEst. 1996136 signals
SYSCO GB LIMITED
Non-specialised wholesale of food, beverages and tobaccoEst. 1986118 signals
FGS AGRI LIMITED
Growing of cereals (except rice), leguminous crops and oil seedsEst. 199336 signals
COTY UK&I LTD
Retail sale of cosmetic and toilet articles in specialised storesEst. 1932100 signals
ENVAR COMPOSTING LIMITED
Treatment and disposal of non-hazardous wasteEst. 200131 signals
2GETHER SUPPORT SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Combined facilities support activitiesEst. 201829 signals
JOHN PAGE TRAILERS LIMITED
Maintenance and repair of motor vehiclesEst. 200424 signals
COTY MANUFACTURING UK LIMITED
Manufacture of perfumes and toilet preparationsEst. 1947105 signals
ICU MEDICAL INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
Manufacture of other plastic productsEst. 194095 signals
FAIRFAX MEADOW EUROPE LIMITED
Production of meat and poultry meat productsEst. 200393 signals

Business Landscape

The average active company in Ashford is 9 years old. There are 221 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 95 registered charities operate locally.

9 yrs
Avg company age
221
FCA regulated
95
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 95 (48%)Medium: 4 (2%)Large: 101 (51%)

Government Investment

Companies in Ashford have been awarded 232 government contracts with a combined value of £654.4M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Ashford?

There are 11,513 active companies registered in Ashford, out of 13,747 total. 1,341 (10%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Ashford?

The top industries in Ashford include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (558 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (521 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (459 companies).

How fast is Ashford growing as a business hub?

51.7% of currently active companies in Ashford were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Ashford?

Our database contains 104,141 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Ashford. The largest category is Governance with 48,228 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Ashford?

The oldest company registration in Ashford dates back to 1862, spanning over 164 years of business history.

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