Companies in Bicester

United Kingdom|49.7% formed since 2020|9% inactive|Data updated 13 Sept 2026
4,115
Active

4,115 active companies are registered in Bicester with Companies House. Out of 4,785 companies ever registered here, 408 are no longer active — a 86% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 49.7% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (58%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is other letting and operating of own or leased real estate, with 246 companies. 64 medium and large companies operate here, indicating a significant commercial presence. Bicester is home to 96 FCA-regulated firms and 33 registered charities. Companies here hold 173 government contracts worth £97.2M in total. The average company age is 9.2 years. The earliest company registration in Bicester dates back to 1909.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

4,115
Active Companies
4,785
Total Registered
1909
Oldest Company
49.7%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
11%
33%
51%
Pre-1990: 116
1990s: 154
2000s: 501
2010s: 1,545
2020s: 2,398

Top Industries

Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate246→Management consultancy activities other than financial management235→Buying and selling of own real estate173→Other business support service activities n.e.c.158→Information technology consultancy activities109→Development of building projects98→Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.93→Residents property management93→Dental practice activities89→Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet84→

Data Signals

Governance
12,6976 src
Financial
9,23910 src
Compliance
3,03418 src
Risk
2,18310 src
Trade
4681 src
quality
3685 src
growth
1862 src
innovation
892 src
ESG
876 src
operational
701 src
corporate_structure
211 src
regulatory
11 src

Top Companies in Bicester

BRITISH BAKELS LIMITED
Manufacture of other food products n.e.c.Est. 194780 signals
E.P.BARRUS LIMITED
Operation of warehousing and storage facilities for land transport activitiesEst. 191736 signals
THE MENU PARTNERS LIMITED
Wholesale of fruit and vegetablesEst. 202021 signals
WEBMART LIMITED
Advertising agenciesEst. 199719 signals

Business Landscape

The average active company in Bicester is 9.2 years old. There are 96 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 33 registered charities operate locally.

9.2 yrs
Avg company age
96
FCA regulated
33
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 82 (56%)Medium: 10 (7%)Large: 54 (37%)

Government Investment

Companies in Bicester have been awarded 173 government contracts with a combined value of £97.2M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Bicester?

There are 4,115 active companies registered in Bicester, out of 4,785 total. 408 (9%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Bicester?

The top industries in Bicester include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (246 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (235 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (173 companies).

How fast is Bicester growing as a business hub?

49.7% of currently active companies in Bicester were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Bicester?

Our database contains 28,443 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Bicester. The largest category is Governance with 12,697 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Bicester?

The oldest company registration in Bicester dates back to 1909, spanning over 117 years of business history.

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