Companies in Beckenham

United Kingdom|56% formed since 2020|6% inactive|Data updated 8 Sept 2026
9,069
Active

9,069 active companies are based in Beckenham according to Companies House records. Out of 10,287 companies ever registered here, 667 are no longer active — a 88% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 56% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (64%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is dormant company, with 2,484 companies. Beckenham is home to 50 FCA-regulated firms and 33 registered charities. Companies here hold 70 government contracts worth £105.7M in total. The average company age is 7.4 years. The earliest company registration in Beckenham dates back to 1898.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

9,069
Active Companies
10,287
Total Registered
1898
Oldest Company
56%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
35%
57%
Pre-1990: 127
1990s: 123
2000s: 576
2010s: 3,603
2020s: 5,790

Data Signals

Governance
28,7116 src
Financial
18,92610 src
Risk
11,22510 src
Compliance
3,81616 src
quality
5895 src
Trade
1562 src
growth
842 src
innovation
442 src
ESG
424 src
operational
231 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Beckenham is 7.4 years old. There are 50 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 33 registered charities operate locally.

7.4 yrs
Avg company age
50
FCA regulated
33
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 21 (60%)Medium: 4 (11%)Large: 10 (29%)

Government Investment

Companies in Beckenham have been awarded 70 government contracts with a combined value of £105.7M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Beckenham?

There are 9,069 active companies registered in Beckenham, out of 10,287 total. 667 (6%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Beckenham?

The top industries in Beckenham include Dormant Company (2,484 companies), Agents involved in the sale of a variety of goods (353 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (235 companies).

How fast is Beckenham growing as a business hub?

56% of currently active companies in Beckenham were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Beckenham?

Our database contains 63,616 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Beckenham. The largest category is Governance with 28,711 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Beckenham?

The oldest company registration in Beckenham dates back to 1898, spanning over 128 years of business history.

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