Companies in Bromley

United Kingdom|52% formed since 2020|10% inactive|Data updated 29 Oct 2026
9,481
Active

9,481 active companies are based in Bromley according to Companies House records. Out of 11,430 companies ever registered here, 1,139 are no longer active — a 83% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 52% 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 residents property management, with 770 companies. Bromley is home to 106 FCA-regulated firms and 75 registered charities. Companies here hold 130 government contracts worth £234.6M in total. The average company age is 9.1 years. The earliest company registration in Bromley dates back to 1907.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

9,481
Active Companies
11,430
Total Registered
1907
Oldest Company
52%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
9%
32%
53%
Pre-1990: 377
1990s: 343
2000s: 979
2010s: 3,616
2020s: 5,987

Data Signals

Governance
40,3495 src
Financial
33,20911 src
Risk
5,46410 src
Compliance
3,53318 src
quality
7195 src
Trade
6172 src
growth
1952 src
ESG
885 src
innovation
572 src
operational
161 src
corporate_structure
71 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Bromley is 9.1 years old. There are 106 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 75 registered charities operate locally.

9.1 yrs
Avg company age
106
FCA regulated
75
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 67 (57%)Medium: 10 (9%)Large: 40 (34%)

Government Investment

Companies in Bromley have been awarded 130 government contracts with a combined value of £234.6M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Bromley?

There are 9,481 active companies registered in Bromley, out of 11,430 total. 1,139 (10%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Bromley?

The top industries in Bromley include Residents property management (770 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (520 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (471 companies).

How fast is Bromley growing as a business hub?

52% of currently active companies in Bromley were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Bromley?

Our database contains 84,254 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Bromley. The largest category is Governance with 40,349 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Bromley?

The oldest company registration in Bromley dates back to 1907, spanning over 119 years of business history.

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