Companies in Brentford

United Kingdom|58.1% formed since 2020|11% inactive|Data updated 13 Sept 2026
3,205
Active

3,205 active companies are registered in Brentford with Companies House. Out of 3,882 companies ever registered here, 416 are no longer active — a 83% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 58.1% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (71%) 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 207 companies. 57 medium and large companies operate here, indicating a significant commercial presence. Brentford is home to 44 FCA-regulated firms and 25 registered charities. Companies here hold 78 government contracts worth £61.2M in total. The average company age is 7.1 years. The earliest company registration in Brentford dates back to 1896.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

3,205
Active Companies
3,882
Total Registered
1896
Oldest Company
58.1%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
32%
59%
Pre-1990: 49
1990s: 74
2000s: 220
2010s: 1,232
2020s: 2,279

Top Industries

Information technology consultancy activities207→Buying and selling of own real estate169→Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet165→Management consultancy activities other than financial management146→Business and domestic software development108→Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate101→Other business support service activities n.e.c.93→Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.90→Development of building projects69→Construction of domestic buildings53→

Data Signals

Governance
9,6676 src
Financial
6,78910 src
Compliance
2,03714 src
Risk
1,77110 src
Trade
2811 src
quality
2275 src
growth
852 src
ESG
675 src
operational
311 src
innovation
262 src
corporate_structure
101 src

Top Companies in Brentford

CINEWORLD CINEMAS LIMITED
Motion picture distribution activitiesEst. 1985152 signals
SAFETY-KLEEN U.K. LIMITED
Repair of other equipmentEst. 197450 signals
PICTUREHOUSE CINEMAS LIMITED
Motion picture projection activitiesEst. 198892 signals
RENAULT RETAIL GROUP UK LIMITED
Sale of new cars and light motor vehiclesEst. 198843 signals
CREATIVE VIDEO PRODUCTIONS LIMITED
Motion picture production activitiesEst. 198940 signals
BRENTFORD FC LIMITED
Activities of sport clubsEst. 199831 signals

Business Landscape

The average active company in Brentford is 7.1 years old. There are 44 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 25 registered charities operate locally.

7.1 yrs
Avg company age
44
FCA regulated
25
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 48 (46%)Medium: 2 (2%)Large: 55 (52%)

Government Investment

Companies in Brentford have been awarded 78 government contracts with a combined value of £61.2M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Brentford?

There are 3,205 active companies registered in Brentford, out of 3,882 total. 416 (11%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Brentford?

The top industries in Brentford include Information technology consultancy activities (207 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (169 companies), Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet (165 companies).

How fast is Brentford growing as a business hub?

58.1% of currently active companies in Brentford were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Brentford?

Our database contains 20,991 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Brentford. The largest category is Governance with 9,667 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Brentford?

The oldest company registration in Brentford dates back to 1896, spanning over 130 years of business history.

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