Companies in Bath

United Kingdom|43.8% formed since 2020|8% inactive|Data updated 15 Sept 2026
8,891
Active

8,891 active companies are based in Bath according to Companies House records. Out of 10,291 companies ever registered here, 848 are no longer active — a 86% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 43.8% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (51%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is management consultancy activities other than financial management, with 586 companies. 102 medium and large companies operate here, indicating a significant commercial presence. Bath is home to 139 FCA-regulated firms and 151 registered charities. Companies here hold 230 government contracts worth £219.5M in total. The average company age is 11.2 years. The earliest company registration in Bath dates back to 1896.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

8,891
Active Companies
10,291
Total Registered
1896
Oldest Company
43.8%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
13%
33%
45%
Pre-1990: 498
1990s: 454
2000s: 1,308
2010s: 3,377
2020s: 4,561

Top Industries

Management consultancy activities other than financial management586→Residents property management573→Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate544→Buying and selling of own real estate364→Development of building projects230→Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.230→Information technology consultancy activities214→Other business support service activities n.e.c.206→Business and domestic software development199→Other professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c.193→

Data Signals

Governance
28,1546 src
Financial
20,55411 src
Compliance
6,72518 src
Risk
4,60010 src
quality
8265 src
Trade
6552 src
innovation
6202 src
growth
2572 src
ESG
2036 src
operational
401 src
corporate_structure
241 src
regulatory
11 src

Top Companies in Bath

SULIS HOSPITAL BATH LIMITED
Hospital activitiesEst. 200737 signals
BURO HAPPOLD LIMITED
Other engineering activitiesEst. 1986210 signals
CROSS MANUFACTURING COMPANY (1938) LIMITED
Manufacture of other fabricated metal products n.e.c.Est. 193881 signals
YOUTH CONNECT SOUTH WEST
Other social work activities without accommodation n.e.c.Est. 201927 signals
THE BATH PRIORY LIMITED
Hotels and similar accommodationEst. 199497 signals
ROPER RHODES LIMITED
Wholesale of household goods (other than musical instruments) n.e.c.Est. 198178 signals
ROTORK CONTROLS LIMITED
Manufacture of electronic componentsEst. 195856 signals
PRIOR PARK EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Primary educationEst. 198047 signals
THE ALONGSIDE CHARITY
Renting and operating of Housing Association real estateEst. 201928 signals
DEVELOPING HEALTH AND INDEPENDENCE
Other accommodationEst. 199923 signals

Business Landscape

The average active company in Bath is 11.2 years old. There are 139 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 151 registered charities operate locally.

11.2 yrs
Avg company age
139
FCA regulated
151
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 101 (50%)Medium: 7 (3%)Large: 95 (47%)

Government Investment

Companies in Bath have been awarded 230 government contracts with a combined value of £219.5M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Bath?

There are 8,891 active companies registered in Bath, out of 10,291 total. 848 (8%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Bath?

The top industries in Bath include Management consultancy activities other than financial management (586 companies), Residents property management (573 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (544 companies).

How fast is Bath growing as a business hub?

43.8% of currently active companies in Bath were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Bath?

Our database contains 62,659 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Bath. The largest category is Governance with 28,154 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Bath?

The oldest company registration in Bath dates back to 1896, spanning over 130 years of business history.

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