Companies in Attleborough

United Kingdom|51.2% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
888
Active

888 active companies are registered in Attleborough with Companies House. Out of 956 companies ever registered here, 1 are no longer active — a 93% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 51.2% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (54%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is buying and selling of own real estate, with 39 companies. Attleborough is home to 11 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 6 government contracts worth £3.2M in total. The average company age is 8.5 years. The earliest company registration in Attleborough dates back to 1943.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

888
Active Companies
956
Total Registered
1943
Oldest Company
51.2%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
9%
35%
50%
Pre-1990: 16
1990s: 41
2000s: 90
2010s: 330
2020s: 479

Data Signals

Governance
2,7275 src
Financial
1,8309 src
Compliance
58010 src
Risk
4767 src
Trade
841 src
quality
383 src
operational
211 src
growth
82 src
innovation
72 src
ESG
43 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Attleborough is 8.5 years old. There are 11 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 8 registered charities operate locally.

8.5 yrs
Avg company age
11
FCA regulated
8
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 6 (46%)Medium: 2 (15%)Large: 5 (38%)

Government Investment

Companies in Attleborough have been awarded 6 government contracts with a combined value of £3.2M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Attleborough?

There are 888 active companies registered in Attleborough, out of 956 total. 1 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Attleborough?

The top industries in Attleborough include Buying and selling of own real estate (39 companies), Recreational vehicle parks, trailer parks and camping grounds (34 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (33 companies).

How fast is Attleborough growing as a business hub?

51.2% of currently active companies in Attleborough were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Attleborough?

Our database contains 5,775 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Attleborough. The largest category is Governance with 2,727 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Attleborough?

The oldest company registration in Attleborough dates back to 1943, spanning over 83 years of business history.

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