Companies in Attleborough

United Kingdom|52.3% formed since 2020|9% inactive|Data updated 13 Sept 2026
868
Active

868 active companies are registered in Attleborough with Companies House. Out of 1,010 companies ever registered here, 86 are no longer active — a 86% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 52.3% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (61%) 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 37 companies. Attleborough is home to 14 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 7 government contracts worth £3.8M 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, September 2026

868
Active Companies
1,010
Total Registered
1943
Oldest Company
52.3%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
9%
33%
53%
Pre-1990: 16
1990s: 39
2000s: 92
2010s: 326
2020s: 526

Data Signals

Governance
2,6736 src
Financial
1,9459 src
Compliance
58111 src
Risk
5238 src
Trade
861 src
quality
574 src
operational
201 src
innovation
92 src
growth
92 src
ESG
53 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Attleborough is 8.5 years old. There are 14 <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
14
FCA regulated
8
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

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

Government Investment

Companies in Attleborough have been awarded 7 government contracts with a combined value of £3.8M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Attleborough?

There are 868 active companies registered in Attleborough, out of 1,010 total. 86 (9%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Attleborough?

The top industries in Attleborough include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (37 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (34 companies), Recreational vehicle parks, trailer parks and camping grounds (34 companies).

How fast is Attleborough growing as a business hub?

52.3% 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 5,908 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Attleborough. The largest category is Governance with 2,673 signals from 6 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.