Companies in Brierley Hill

United Kingdom|56.4% formed since 2020|7% inactive|Data updated 5 Sept 2026
2,831
Active

2,831 active companies are registered in Brierley Hill with Companies House. Out of 3,350 companies ever registered here, 223 are no longer active — a 85% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 56.4% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (66%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is buying and selling of own real estate, with 292 companies. Brierley Hill is home to 65 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 41 government contracts worth £10.4M in total. The average company age is 9.2 years. The earliest company registration in Brierley Hill dates back to 1920.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

2,831
Active Companies
3,350
Total Registered
1920
Oldest Company
56.4%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
9%
28%
56%
Pre-1990: 122
1990s: 92
2000s: 308
2010s: 935
2020s: 1,869

Data Signals

Governance
8,7186 src
Financial
6,46110 src
Compliance
1,83315 src
Risk
1,73310 src
Trade
3552 src
quality
1594 src
operational
621 src
growth
472 src
innovation
452 src
ESG
364 src
regulatory
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Brierley Hill is 9.2 years old. There are 65 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 12 registered charities operate locally.

9.2 yrs
Avg company age
65
FCA regulated
12
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 33 (45%)Medium: 12 (16%)Large: 28 (38%)

Government Investment

Companies in Brierley Hill have been awarded 41 government contracts with a combined value of £10.4M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Brierley Hill?

There are 2,831 active companies registered in Brierley Hill, out of 3,350 total. 223 (7%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Brierley Hill?

The top industries in Brierley Hill include Buying and selling of own real estate (292 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (138 companies), Activities of other holding companies n.e.c. (123 companies).

How fast is Brierley Hill growing as a business hub?

56.4% of currently active companies in Brierley Hill were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Brierley Hill?

Our database contains 19,450 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Brierley Hill. The largest category is Governance with 8,718 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Brierley Hill?

The oldest company registration in Brierley Hill dates back to 1920, spanning over 106 years of business history.

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