Companies in Aylesford

United Kingdom|48.4% formed since 2020|7% inactive|Data updated 12 Sept 2026
1,592
Active

1,592 active companies are registered in Aylesford with Companies House. Out of 1,842 companies ever registered here, 136 are no longer active — a 86% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 48.4% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (56%) 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 111 companies. Aylesford is home to 32 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 59 government contracts worth £40.3M in total. The average company age is 9.5 years. The earliest company registration in Aylesford dates back to 1919.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

1,592
Active Companies
1,842
Total Registered
1919
Oldest Company
48.4%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
12%
32%
49%
Pre-1990: 48
1990s: 62
2000s: 224
2010s: 589
2020s: 896

Data Signals

Governance
4,9136 src
Financial
3,5609 src
Compliance
1,14714 src
Risk
87910 src
Trade
1822 src
quality
1634 src
growth
732 src
ESG
616 src
operational
321 src
innovation
122 src
regulatory
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Aylesford is 9.5 years old. There are 32 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 15 registered charities operate locally.

9.5 yrs
Avg company age
32
FCA regulated
15
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 19 (42%)Medium: 4 (9%)Large: 22 (49%)

Government Investment

Companies in Aylesford have been awarded 59 government contracts with a combined value of £40.3M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Aylesford?

There are 1,592 active companies registered in Aylesford, out of 1,842 total. 136 (7%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Aylesford?

The top industries in Aylesford include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (111 companies), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (103 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (65 companies).

How fast is Aylesford growing as a business hub?

48.4% of currently active companies in Aylesford were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Aylesford?

Our database contains 11,023 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Aylesford. The largest category is Governance with 4,913 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Aylesford?

The oldest company registration in Aylesford dates back to 1919, spanning over 107 years of business history.

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