Companies in Bracknell

United Kingdom|51.6% formed since 2020|8% inactive|Data updated 8 Sept 2026
4,492
Active

4,492 active companies are registered in Bracknell with Companies House. Out of 5,362 companies ever registered here, 453 are no longer active — a 84% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 51.6% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (63%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is information technology consultancy activities, with 189 companies. The area hosts 144 large enterprises, 63 small firms. Bracknell is home to 82 FCA-regulated firms and 28 registered charities. Companies here hold 362 government contracts worth £3.1B in total. The average company age is 9.1 years. The earliest company registration in Bracknell dates back to 1856.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

4,492
Active Companies
5,362
Total Registered
1856
Oldest Company
51.6%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
9%
32%
53%
Pre-1990: 161
1990s: 166
2000s: 463
2010s: 1,682
2020s: 2,815

Top Industries

Information technology consultancy activities189→Management consultancy activities other than financial management177→Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate171→Buying and selling of own real estate165→Other business support service activities n.e.c.139→Business and domestic software development118→Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet115→Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.106→Dormant Company105→Other service activities n.e.c.94→

Data Signals

Governance
13,8116 src
Financial
9,88911 src
Compliance
3,32314 src
Risk
2,17410 src
quality
5245 src
Trade
4882 src
innovation
4262 src
growth
3792 src
ESG
2155 src
corporate_structure
681 src
operational
481 src

Top Companies in Bracknell

HONEYWELL CONTROL SYSTEMS LIMITED
Other business support service activities n.e.c.Est. 192659 signals
FUJITSU SERVICES LIMITED
Information technology consultancy activitiesEst. 1907204 signals
SYNGENTA LIMITED
Seed processing for propagationEst. 1992422 signals
SALLY SALON SERVICES LIMITED
Other retail sale of new goods in specialised stores (not commercial art galleries and opticians)Est. 1972160 signals
SCOTT HEALTH & SAFETY LIMITED
Other manufacturing n.e.c.Est. 194669 signals
DIEBOLD NIXDORF (UK) LIMITED
Manufacture of other electrical equipmentEst. 199949 signals
DEBRA
Other human health activitiesEst. 200028 signals
SHORTS GROUP LIMITED
Collection of non-hazardous wasteEst. 196225 signals
DALER-ROWNEY LIMITED
Other manufacturing n.e.c.Est. 192324 signals
SYNGENTA UK LIMITED
Manufacture of other inorganic basic chemicalsEst. 196597 signals

Business Landscape

The average active company in Bracknell is 9.1 years old. There are 82 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 28 registered charities operate locally.

9.1 yrs
Avg company age
82
FCA regulated
28
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 63 (29%)Medium: 10 (5%)Large: 144 (66%)

Government Investment

Companies in Bracknell have been awarded 362 government contracts with a combined value of £3099.0M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Bracknell?

There are 4,492 active companies registered in Bracknell, out of 5,362 total. 453 (8%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Bracknell?

The top industries in Bracknell include Information technology consultancy activities (189 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (177 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (171 companies).

How fast is Bracknell growing as a business hub?

51.6% of currently active companies in Bracknell were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Bracknell?

Our database contains 31,345 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Bracknell. The largest category is Governance with 13,811 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Bracknell?

The oldest company registration in Bracknell dates back to 1856, spanning over 170 years of business history.

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