Companies in Ashtead

United Kingdom|47.2% formed since 2020|6% inactive|Data updated 4 Sept 2026
805
Active

805 active companies are registered in Ashtead with Companies House. Out of 905 companies ever registered here, 55 are no longer active — a 89% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 47.2% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (55%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is management consultancy activities other than financial management, with 75 companies. The average company age is 9.5 years.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

805
Active Companies
905
Total Registered
1954
Oldest Company
47.2%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
10%
35%
49%
Pre-1990: 23
1990s: 31
2000s: 87
2010s: 317
2020s: 439

Data Signals

Governance
2,5135 src
Financial
1,7588 src
Compliance
5409 src
Risk
2758 src
quality
634 src
Trade
262 src
innovation
112 src
growth
52 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Ashtead is 9.5 years old. There are 7 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 11 registered charities operate locally.

9.5 yrs
Avg company age
7
FCA regulated
11
Charities

Government Investment

Companies in Ashtead have been awarded 3 government contracts with a combined value of £7.4M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Ashtead?

There are 805 active companies registered in Ashtead, out of 905 total. 55 (6%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Ashtead?

The top industries in Ashtead include Management consultancy activities other than financial management (75 companies), Other education n.e.c. (56 companies), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (41 companies).

How fast is Ashtead growing as a business hub?

47.2% of currently active companies in Ashtead were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Ashtead?

Our database contains 5,191 data signals across 8 categories for active companies in Ashtead. The largest category is Governance with 2,513 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Ashtead?

The oldest company registration in Ashtead dates back to 1954, spanning over 72 years of business history.

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