Companies in Bromsgrove

United Kingdom|49.9% formed since 2020|10% inactive|Data updated 30 Oct 2026
4,399
Active

4,399 active companies are registered in Bromsgrove with Companies House. Out of 5,444 companies ever registered here, 541 are no longer active — a 81% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 49.9% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (60%) 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 247 companies. Bromsgrove is home to 84 FCA-regulated firms and 28 registered charities. Companies here hold 169 government contracts worth £231.4M in total. The average company age is 9.4 years. The earliest company registration in Bromsgrove dates back to 1868.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

4,399
Active Companies
5,444
Total Registered
1868
Oldest Company
49.9%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
12%
33%
49%
Pre-1990: 143
1990s: 189
2000s: 655
2010s: 1,747
2020s: 2,637

Data Signals

Governance
18,4415 src
Financial
15,38010 src
Risk
2,5269 src
Compliance
1,80615 src
Trade
7412 src
quality
3105 src
growth
1952 src
ESG
995 src
operational
731 src
innovation
322 src
corporate_structure
41 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Bromsgrove is 9.4 years old. There are 84 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 28 registered charities operate locally.

9.4 yrs
Avg company age
84
FCA regulated
28
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 42 (50%)Medium: 9 (11%)Large: 33 (39%)

Government Investment

Companies in Bromsgrove have been awarded 169 government contracts with a combined value of £231.4M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Bromsgrove?

There are 4,399 active companies registered in Bromsgrove, out of 5,444 total. 541 (10%) are no longer active.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 (247 companies), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (192 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (162 companies).

How fast is Bromsgrove growing as a business hub?

49.9% 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 39,607 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Bromsgrove. The largest category is Governance with 18,441 signals from 5 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.