Companies in Basingstoke

United Kingdom|48.7% formed since 2020|9% inactive|Data updated 15 Sept 2026
6,610
Active

6,610 active companies are based in Basingstoke according to Companies House records. Out of 7,795 companies ever registered here, 713 are no longer active — a 85% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 48.7% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (59%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is information technology consultancy activities, with 329 companies. The area hosts 187 large enterprises, 95 small firms. Basingstoke is home to 180 FCA-regulated firms and 58 registered charities. Companies here hold 909 government contracts worth £2.5B in total. The average company age is 9.8 years. The earliest company registration in Basingstoke dates back to 1883.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

6,610
Active Companies
7,795
Total Registered
1883
Oldest Company
48.7%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
10%
33%
50%
Pre-1990: 251
1990s: 272
2000s: 786
2010s: 2,538
2020s: 3,871

Top Industries

Information technology consultancy activities329→Management consultancy activities other than financial management307→Buying and selling of own real estate269→Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate231→Other business support service activities n.e.c.196→Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.174→Business and domestic software development150→Dormant Company148→Freight transport by road136→Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet125→

Data Signals

Governance
20,3956 src
Financial
15,14111 src
Compliance
5,16018 src
Risk
3,49510 src
growth
9652 src
Trade
8002 src
quality
6804 src
ESG
2526 src
innovation
1762 src
corporate_structure
801 src
operational
761 src
regulatory
21 src

Top Companies in Basingstoke

ELIS UK LIMITED
Renting and leasing of other personal and household goodsEst. 1928104 signals
SYNERGY HEALTH (UK) LIMITED
Other manufacturing n.e.c.Est. 1970103 signals
SWARCO UK & IRELAND LTD
Manufacture of other electrical equipmentEst. 198092 signals
BLATCHFORD LIMITED
Other manufacturing n.e.c.Est. 191949 signals
CENTERPRISE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
Manufacture of computers and peripheral equipmentEst. 1983276 signals
DE LA RUE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED.
Printing n.e.c.Est. 1962105 signals
DE LA RUE LIMITED
Printing n.e.c.Est. 199953 signals
VOLEX PLC
Manufacture of electronic componentsEst. 191927 signals
GENUS BREEDING LIMITED
Technical testing and analysisEst. 1974110 signals
STERIS SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Wholesale of pharmaceutical goodsEst. 199274 signals

Business Landscape

The average active company in Basingstoke is 9.8 years old. There are 180 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 58 registered charities operate locally.

9.8 yrs
Avg company age
180
FCA regulated
58
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 95 (33%)Medium: 5 (2%)Large: 187 (65%)

Government Investment

Companies in Basingstoke have been awarded 909 government contracts with a combined value of £2450.7M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Basingstoke?

There are 6,610 active companies registered in Basingstoke, out of 7,795 total. 713 (9%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Basingstoke?

The top industries in Basingstoke include Information technology consultancy activities (329 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (307 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (269 companies).

How fast is Basingstoke growing as a business hub?

48.7% of currently active companies in Basingstoke were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Basingstoke?

Our database contains 47,222 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Basingstoke. The largest category is Governance with 20,395 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Basingstoke?

The oldest company registration in Basingstoke dates back to 1883, spanning over 143 years of business history.

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