Companies in Brentford

United Kingdom|58.3% formed since 2020|12% inactive|Data updated 30 Oct 2026
3,143
Active

3,143 active companies are registered in Brentford with Companies House. Out of 3,870 companies ever registered here, 467 are no longer active — a 81% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 58.3% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (73%) 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 200 companies. Brentford is home to 44 FCA-regulated firms and 25 registered charities. Companies here hold 71 government contracts worth £58.7M 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, October 2026

3,143
Active Companies
3,870
Total Registered
1896
Oldest Company
58.3%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
32%
60%
Pre-1990: 42
1990s: 67
2000s: 218
2010s: 1,225
2020s: 2,289

Data Signals

Governance
12,9766 src
Financial
10,62910 src
Risk
1,9479 src
Compliance
1,09614 src
Trade
4642 src
quality
1715 src
growth
832 src
ESG
455 src
operational
321 src
innovation
272 src
corporate_structure
91 src

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 (52%)Medium: 3 (3%)Large: 41 (45%)

Government Investment

Companies in Brentford have been awarded 71 government contracts with a combined value of £58.7M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Brentford?

There are 3,143 active companies registered in Brentford, out of 3,870 total. 467 (12%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Brentford?

The top industries in Brentford include Information technology consultancy activities (200 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (171 companies), Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet (162 companies).

How fast is Brentford growing as a business hub?

58.3% 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 27,479 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Brentford. The largest category is Governance with 12,976 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.