Companies in Billericay

United Kingdom|49.8% formed since 2020|6% inactive|Data updated 5 Sept 2026
3,904
Active

3,904 active companies are registered in Billericay with Companies House. Out of 4,542 companies ever registered here, 264 are no longer active — a 86% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 49.8% 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 management consultancy activities other than financial management, with 246 companies. Billericay is home to 82 FCA-regulated firms and 28 registered charities. Companies here hold 174 government contracts worth £517.4M in total. The average company age is 8.8 years. The earliest company registration in Billericay dates back to 1932.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

3,904
Active Companies
4,542
Total Registered
1932
Oldest Company
49.8%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
11%
35%
50%
Pre-1990: 70
1990s: 121
2000s: 497
2010s: 1,556
2020s: 2,247

Data Signals

Governance
12,0766 src
Financial
8,06510 src
Compliance
2,71513 src
Risk
1,7519 src
quality
2915 src
Trade
2451 src
growth
1892 src
operational
521 src
ESG
506 src
innovation
72 src
corporate_structure
31 src
regulatory
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Billericay is 8.8 years old. There are 82 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 28 registered charities operate locally.

8.8 yrs
Avg company age
82
FCA regulated
28
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 54 (67%)Medium: 13 (16%)Large: 14 (17%)

Government Investment

Companies in Billericay have been awarded 174 government contracts with a combined value of £517.4M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Billericay?

There are 3,904 active companies registered in Billericay, out of 4,542 total. 264 (6%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Billericay?

The top industries in Billericay include Management consultancy activities other than financial management (246 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (201 companies), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (196 companies).

How fast is Billericay growing as a business hub?

49.8% of currently active companies in Billericay were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Billericay?

Our database contains 25,445 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Billericay. The largest category is Governance with 12,076 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Billericay?

The oldest company registration in Billericay dates back to 1932, spanning over 94 years of business history.

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