Companies in Bexley

United Kingdom|49.2% formed since 2020|7% inactive|Data updated 15 Sept 2026
2,399
Active

2,399 active companies are registered in Bexley with Companies House. Out of 2,754 companies ever registered here, 199 are no longer active — a 87% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 49.2% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (57%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is buying and selling of own real estate, with 174 companies. Bexley is home to 38 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 13 government contracts worth £10.1M in total. The average company age is 9.2 years.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

2,399
Active Companies
2,754
Total Registered
1958
Oldest Company
49.2%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
10%
34%
51%
Pre-1990: 77
1990s: 65
2000s: 266
2010s: 931
2020s: 1,371

Data Signals

Governance
7,3896 src
Financial
5,3059 src
Compliance
1,45712 src
Risk
1,0848 src
quality
1075 src
Trade
761 src
growth
152 src
ESG
115 src
operational
101 src
innovation
42 src
regulatory
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Bexley is 9.2 years old. There are 38 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 9 registered charities operate locally.

9.2 yrs
Avg company age
38
FCA regulated
9
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 4 (31%)Medium: 1 (8%)Large: 8 (62%)

Government Investment

Companies in Bexley have been awarded 13 government contracts with a combined value of £10.1M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Bexley?

There are 2,399 active companies registered in Bexley, out of 2,754 total. 199 (7%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Bexley?

The top industries in Bexley include Buying and selling of own real estate (174 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (141 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (112 companies).

How fast is Bexley growing as a business hub?

49.2% of currently active companies in Bexley were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Bexley?

Our database contains 15,459 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Bexley. The largest category is Governance with 7,389 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Bexley?

The oldest company registration in Bexley dates back to 1958, spanning over 68 years of business history.

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