Companies in Billericay

United Kingdom|48.8% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
3,905
Active

3,905 active companies are registered in Billericay with Companies House. Out of 4,273 companies ever registered here, 11 are no longer active — a 91% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 48.8% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (52%) 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 254 companies. Billericay is home to 80 FCA-regulated firms and 30 registered charities. Companies here hold 170 government contracts worth £529.5M in total. The average company age is 8.7 years. The earliest company registration in Billericay dates back to 1932.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

3,905
Active Companies
4,273
Total Registered
1932
Oldest Company
48.8%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
11%
37%
48%
Pre-1990: 67
1990s: 121
2000s: 471
2010s: 1,572
2020s: 2,042

Data Signals

Governance
12,1225 src
Financial
7,41810 src
Compliance
2,56812 src
Risk
1,4468 src
Trade
2501 src
quality
1914 src
growth
1752 src
operational
551 src
ESG
476 src
innovation
52 src
regulatory
11 src
corporate_structure
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Billericay is 8.7 years old. There are 80 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 30 registered charities operate locally.

8.7 yrs
Avg company age
80
FCA regulated
30
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 59 (69%)Medium: 15 (17%)Large: 12 (14%)

Government Investment

Companies in Billericay have been awarded 170 government contracts with a combined value of £529.5M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Billericay?

There are 3,905 active companies registered in Billericay, out of 4,273 total. 11 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Billericay?

The top industries in Billericay include Management consultancy activities other than financial management (254 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (202 companies), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (200 companies).

How fast is Billericay growing as a business hub?

48.8% 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 24,279 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Billericay. The largest category is Governance with 12,122 signals from 5 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.