Companies in Brighouse

United Kingdom|51.1% formed since 2020|9% inactive|Data updated 10 Sept 2026
1,347
Active

1,347 active companies are registered in Brighouse with Companies House. Out of 1,611 companies ever registered here, 138 are no longer active — a 84% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 51.1% 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 other letting and operating of own or leased real estate, with 82 companies. Brighouse is home to 29 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 45 government contracts worth £2.5B in total. The average company age is 9.9 years. The earliest company registration in Brighouse dates back to 1914.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

1,347
Active Companies
1,611
Total Registered
1914
Oldest Company
51.1%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
10%
30%
52%
Pre-1990: 66
1990s: 45
2000s: 167
2010s: 484
2020s: 832

Data Signals

Governance
4,1226 src
Financial
2,8619 src
Compliance
94011 src
Risk
6849 src
Trade
2171 src
quality
1605 src
growth
461 src
operational
251 src
ESG
224 src
innovation
212 src
regulatory
31 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Brighouse is 9.9 years old. There are 29 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 13 registered charities operate locally.

9.9 yrs
Avg company age
29
FCA regulated
13
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 8 (27%)Medium: 3 (10%)Large: 19 (63%)

Government Investment

Companies in Brighouse have been awarded 45 government contracts with a combined value of £2538.4M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Brighouse?

There are 1,347 active companies registered in Brighouse, out of 1,611 total. 138 (9%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Brighouse?

The top industries in Brighouse include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (82 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (55 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (49 companies).

How fast is Brighouse growing as a business hub?

51.1% of currently active companies in Brighouse were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Brighouse?

Our database contains 9,101 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Brighouse. The largest category is Governance with 4,122 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Brighouse?

The oldest company registration in Brighouse dates back to 1914, spanning over 112 years of business history.

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