Companies in Bromsgrove

United Kingdom|49.2% formed since 2020|9% inactive|Data updated 15 Sept 2026
4,396
Active

4,396 active companies are registered in Bromsgrove with Companies House. Out of 5,395 companies ever registered here, 489 are no longer active — a 81% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 49.2% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (59%) 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 244 companies. Bromsgrove is home to 84 FCA-regulated firms and 29 registered charities. Companies here hold 167 government contracts worth £230.4M in total. The average company age is 9.5 years. The earliest company registration in Bromsgrove dates back to 1868.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

4,396
Active Companies
5,395
Total Registered
1868
Oldest Company
49.2%
Growth (2020s)

A diverse local economy with no single sector accounting for more than 15% of businesses.

Incorporation by Decade
12%
33%
48%
Pre-1990: 145
1990s: 194
2000s: 656
2010s: 1,749
2020s: 2,580

Data Signals

Governance
13,5766 src
Financial
9,27510 src
Compliance
3,00915 src
Risk
2,2109 src
Trade
4462 src
quality
3015 src
growth
1842 src
ESG
995 src
operational
721 src
innovation
652 src
corporate_structure
91 src
regulatory
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Bromsgrove is 9.5 years old. There are 84 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 29 registered charities operate locally.

9.5 yrs
Avg company age
84
FCA regulated
29
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 46 (51%)Medium: 10 (11%)Large: 35 (38%)

Government Investment

Companies in Bromsgrove have been awarded 167 government contracts with a combined value of £230.4M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Bromsgrove?

There are 4,396 active companies registered in Bromsgrove, out of 5,395 total. 489 (9%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Bromsgrove?

The top industries in Bromsgrove include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (244 companies), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (193 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (160 companies).

How fast is Bromsgrove growing as a business hub?

49.2% of currently active companies in Bromsgrove were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Bromsgrove?

Our database contains 29,247 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Bromsgrove. The largest category is Governance with 13,576 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Bromsgrove?

The oldest company registration in Bromsgrove dates back to 1868, spanning over 158 years of business history.

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