Companies in Bexleyheath

United Kingdom|60.9% formed since 2020|6% inactive|Data updated 5 Sept 2026
2,673
Active

2,673 active companies are registered in Bexleyheath with Companies House. Out of 3,240 companies ever registered here, 209 are no longer active — a 83% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 60.9% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (74%) 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 272 companies. Bexleyheath is home to 26 FCA-regulated firms and 27 registered charities. Companies here hold 29 government contracts worth £53.5M in total. The average company age is 6.4 years. The earliest company registration in Bexleyheath dates back to 1898.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

2,673
Active Companies
3,240
Total Registered
1898
Oldest Company
60.9%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
31%
62%
Pre-1990: 27
1990s: 33
2000s: 162
2010s: 998
2020s: 1,975

Data Signals

Governance
8,0606 src
Financial
5,4077 src
Compliance
1,49510 src
Risk
1,13210 src
quality
1705 src
Trade
671 src
growth
312 src
ESG
153 src
operational
131 src
innovation
52 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Bexleyheath is 6.4 years old. There are 26 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 27 registered charities operate locally.

6.4 yrs
Avg company age
26
FCA regulated
27
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 4 (40%)Medium: 1 (10%)Large: 5 (50%)

Government Investment

Companies in Bexleyheath have been awarded 29 government contracts with a combined value of £53.5M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Bexleyheath?

There are 2,673 active companies registered in Bexleyheath, out of 3,240 total. 209 (6%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Bexleyheath?

The top industries in Bexleyheath include Buying and selling of own real estate (272 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (135 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (126 companies).

How fast is Bexleyheath growing as a business hub?

60.9% of currently active companies in Bexleyheath were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Bexleyheath?

Our database contains 16,395 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Bexleyheath. The largest category is Governance with 8,060 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Bexleyheath?

The oldest company registration in Bexleyheath 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.