Companies in Berkhamsted

United Kingdom|49.1% formed since 2020|5% inactive|Data updated 6 Sept 2026
2,405
Active

2,405 active companies are registered in Berkhamsted with Companies House. Out of 2,689 companies ever registered here, 141 are no longer active — a 89% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 49.1% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (55%) 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 217 companies. Berkhamsted is home to 29 FCA-regulated firms and 27 registered charities. Companies here hold 26 government contracts worth £12.6M in total. The average company age is 9.6 years. The earliest company registration in Berkhamsted dates back to 1920.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

2,405
Active Companies
2,689
Total Registered
1920
Oldest Company
49.1%
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: 84
1990s: 92
2000s: 275
2010s: 875
2020s: 1,328

Data Signals

Governance
7,4956 src
Financial
5,18911 src
Compliance
1,80412 src
Risk
1,09910 src
Trade
1732 src
quality
1314 src
ESG
364 src
growth
312 src
innovation
282 src
operational
201 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Berkhamsted is 9.6 years old. There are 29 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 27 registered charities operate locally.

9.6 yrs
Avg company age
29
FCA regulated
27
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 19 (54%)Medium: 1 (3%)Large: 15 (43%)

Government Investment

Companies in Berkhamsted have been awarded 26 government contracts with a combined value of £12.6M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Berkhamsted?

There are 2,405 active companies registered in Berkhamsted, out of 2,689 total. 141 (5%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Berkhamsted?

The top industries in Berkhamsted include Management consultancy activities other than financial management (217 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (118 companies), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (112 companies).

How fast is Berkhamsted growing as a business hub?

49.1% of currently active companies in Berkhamsted were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Berkhamsted?

Our database contains 16,006 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Berkhamsted. The largest category is Governance with 7,495 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Berkhamsted?

The oldest company registration in Berkhamsted dates back to 1920, spanning over 106 years of business history.

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