Companies in Axbridge

United Kingdom|39.3% formed since 2020|7% inactive|Data updated 5 Sept 2026
270
Active

270 active companies are registered in Axbridge with Companies House. Out of 321 companies ever registered here, 24 are no longer active — a 84% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 39.3% of current companies established since 2020. A wave of registrations in the 2010s accounts for 40% of active companies, pointing to a decade of strong entrepreneurial activity. The most common industry sector is residents property management, with 15 companies. The average company age is 11.2 years.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

270
Active Companies
321
Total Registered
1975
Oldest Company
39.3%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
17%
34%
42%
Pre-1990: 10
1990s: 14
2000s: 53
2010s: 107
2020s: 132

Data Signals

Governance
8803 src
Financial
5777 src
Compliance
1457 src
Risk
706 src
quality
222 src
Trade
121 src
operational
91 src
growth
21 src
regulatory
11 src
ESG
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Axbridge is 11.2 years old. There are 2 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 4 registered charities operate locally.

11.2 yrs
Avg company age
2
FCA regulated
4
Charities

Government Investment

Companies in Axbridge have been awarded 1 government contracts with a combined value of £2.8M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Axbridge?

There are 270 active companies registered in Axbridge, out of 321 total. 24 (7%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Axbridge?

The top industries in Axbridge include Residents property management (15 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (12 companies), Accounting and auditing activities (10 companies).

How fast is Axbridge growing as a business hub?

39.3% of currently active companies in Axbridge were incorporated since 2020, indicating moderate recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Axbridge?

Our database contains 1,719 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Axbridge. The largest category is Governance with 880 signals from 3 sources.

When was the first company registered in Axbridge?

The oldest company registration in Axbridge dates back to 1975, spanning over 51 years of business history.

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