Companies in Bromley

United Kingdom|51.8% formed since 2020|9% inactive|Data updated 13 Sept 2026
9,516
Active

9,516 active companies are based in Bromley according to Companies House records. Out of 11,360 companies ever registered here, 998 are no longer active — a 84% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 51.8% 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 residents property management, with 762 companies. Bromley is home to 106 FCA-regulated firms and 77 registered charities. Companies here hold 129 government contracts worth £234.5M in total. The average company age is 9.0 years. The earliest company registration in Bromley dates back to 1907.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

9,516
Active Companies
11,360
Total Registered
1907
Oldest Company
51.8%
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: 346
2000s: 984
2010s: 3,622
2020s: 5,903

Data Signals

Governance
29,7716 src
Financial
20,48811 src
Compliance
5,96818 src
Risk
4,16610 src
quality
6645 src
Trade
3232 src
growth
1502 src
ESG
875 src
innovation
552 src
operational
161 src
corporate_structure
81 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Bromley is 9 years old. There are 106 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 77 registered charities operate locally.

9 yrs
Avg company age
106
FCA regulated
77
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 68 (58%)Medium: 10 (9%)Large: 39 (33%)

Government Investment

Companies in Bromley have been awarded 129 government contracts with a combined value of £234.5M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Bromley?

There are 9,516 active companies registered in Bromley, out of 11,360 total. 998 (9%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Bromley?

The top industries in Bromley include Residents property management (762 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (521 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (467 companies).

How fast is Bromley growing as a business hub?

51.8% 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 61,696 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Bromley. The largest category is Governance with 29,771 signals from 6 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.