Companies in Berkeley

United Kingdom|44.8% formed since 2020|5% inactive|Data updated 5 Sept 2026
402
Active

402 active companies are registered in Berkeley with Companies House. Out of 457 companies ever registered here, 25 are no longer active — a 88% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 44.8% 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 production of electricity, with 22 companies. Berkeley is home to 11 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 8 government contracts worth £1.2M in total. The average company age is 9.7 years.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

402
Active Companies
457
Total Registered
1972
Oldest Company
44.8%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
13%
37%
45%
Pre-1990: 7
1990s: 15
2000s: 59
2010s: 167
2020s: 206

Data Signals

Governance
1,2644 src
Financial
8437 src
Compliance
2947 src
Risk
2046 src
Trade
411 src
quality
364 src
innovation
172 src
growth
81 src
corporate_structure
31 src
operational
21 src
ESG
22 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Berkeley is 9.7 years old. There are 11 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 7 registered charities operate locally.

9.7 yrs
Avg company age
11
FCA regulated
7
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 3 (50%)Medium: 1 (17%)Large: 2 (33%)

Government Investment

Companies in Berkeley have been awarded 8 government contracts with a combined value of £1.2M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Berkeley?

There are 402 active companies registered in Berkeley, out of 457 total. 25 (5%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Berkeley?

The top industries in Berkeley include Production of electricity (22 companies), Development of building projects (19 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (18 companies).

How fast is Berkeley growing as a business hub?

44.8% of currently active companies in Berkeley were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Berkeley?

Our database contains 2,714 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Berkeley. The largest category is Governance with 1,264 signals from 4 sources.

When was the first company registered in Berkeley?

The oldest company registration in Berkeley dates back to 1972, spanning over 54 years of business history.

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