Companies in Cambridgeshire

United Kingdom|11.4% formed since 2020|7% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
578
Active

578 active companies are registered in Cambridgeshire with Companies House. Out of 666 companies ever registered here, 45 are no longer active — a 87% survival rate. The most common industry sector is other letting and operating of own or leased real estate, with 30 companies. Cambridgeshire is home to 12 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 42 government contracts worth £13.0M in total. The average company age is 24.7 years, suggesting a mature business environment. The earliest company registration in Cambridgeshire dates back to 1864.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

578
Active Companies
666
Total Registered
1864
Oldest Company
11.4%
Growth (2020s)

An established business centre with companies averaging 24.7 years of operation.

Incorporation by Decade
13%
16%
51%
13%
Pre-1990: 86
1990s: 107
2000s: 342
2010s: 42
2020s: 89

Data Signals

Financial
2,80510 src
Governance
2,6855 src
Risk
4628 src
Compliance
46113 src
innovation
3002 src
Trade
2372 src
quality
813 src
ESG
636 src
growth
552 src
operational
251 src
corporate_structure
91 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Cambridgeshire is 24.7 years old. There are 12 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 18 registered charities operate locally.

24.7 yrs
Avg company age
12
FCA regulated
18
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 17 (43%)Medium: 1 (3%)Large: 22 (55%)

Government Investment

Companies in Cambridgeshire have been awarded 42 government contracts with a combined value of £13.0M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Cambridgeshire?

There are 578 active companies registered in Cambridgeshire, out of 666 total. 45 (7%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Cambridgeshire?

The top industries in Cambridgeshire include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (30 companies), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (25 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (18 companies).

How fast is Cambridgeshire growing as a business hub?

11.4% of currently active companies in Cambridgeshire were incorporated since 2020, indicating steady recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Cambridgeshire?

Our database contains 7,183 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Cambridgeshire. The largest category is Financial with 2,805 signals from 10 sources.

When was the first company registered in Cambridgeshire?

The oldest company registration in Cambridgeshire dates back to 1864, spanning over 162 years of business history.

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