Companies in Bournemouth

United Kingdom|50.2% formed since 2020|9% inactive|Data updated 15 Sept 2026
14,149
Active

14,149 active companies are based in Bournemouth according to Companies House records. Out of 17,312 companies ever registered here, 1,629 are no longer active — a 82% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 50.2% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (62%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is residents property management, with 1,393 companies. 94 medium and large companies operate here, indicating a significant commercial presence. Bournemouth is home to 268 FCA-regulated firms and 149 registered charities. Companies here hold 269 government contracts worth £195.2M in total. The average company age is 9.9 years. The earliest company registration in Bournemouth dates back to 1864.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

14,149
Active Companies
17,312
Total Registered
1864
Oldest Company
50.2%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
11%
31%
51%
Pre-1990: 649
1990s: 562
2000s: 1,882
2010s: 5,251
2020s: 8,789

Top Industries

Residents property management1,393→Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate941→Buying and selling of own real estate587→Management consultancy activities other than financial management434→Development of building projects410→Other business support service activities n.e.c.300→Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.269→Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet259→Management of real estate on a fee or contract basis256→Information technology consultancy activities254→

Data Signals

Governance
44,2886 src
Financial
31,67410 src
Compliance
9,56317 src
Risk
6,83510 src
quality
1,4315 src
Trade
7002 src
growth
3092 src
ESG
2045 src
innovation
932 src
operational
631 src
corporate_structure
91 src
regulatory
21 src

Top Companies in Bournemouth

HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY
First-degree level higher educationEst. 196047 signals
SYDENHAMS LTD
Wholesale of wood, construction materials and sanitary equipmentEst. 192048 signals
NEWSQUEST MEDIA GROUP LIMITED
Publishing of newspapersEst. 1982127 signals
SALTERNS MARINA LIMITED
Retail sale of sports goods, fishing gear, camping goods, boats and bicyclesEst. 196926 signals
DORSET MIND
Other social work activities without accommodation n.e.c.Est. 200521 signals
INNOVATE LTD
Other business support service activities n.e.c.Est. 200519 signals
AFC BOURNEMOUTH LIMITED
Activities of sport clubsEst. 200896 signals
BH LIVE
Operation of arts facilitiesEst. 200928 signals
MICHAELS LIMITED
Other residential care activities n.e.c.Est. 199625 signals
MCCARTHY & STONE LIMITED
Activities of head officesEst. 200824 signals

Business Landscape

The average active company in Bournemouth is 9.9 years old. There are 268 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 149 registered charities operate locally.

9.9 yrs
Avg company age
268
FCA regulated
149
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 184 (66%)Medium: 6 (2%)Large: 88 (32%)

Government Investment

Companies in Bournemouth have been awarded 269 government contracts with a combined value of £195.2M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Bournemouth?

There are 14,149 active companies registered in Bournemouth, out of 17,312 total. 1,629 (9%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Bournemouth?

The top industries in Bournemouth include Residents property management (1,393 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (941 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (587 companies).

How fast is Bournemouth growing as a business hub?

50.2% of currently active companies in Bournemouth were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Bournemouth?

Our database contains 95,171 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Bournemouth. The largest category is Governance with 44,288 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Bournemouth?

The oldest company registration in Bournemouth dates back to 1864, spanning over 162 years of business history.

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