Companies in Cheltenham

United Kingdom|46.9% formed since 2020|7% inactive|Data updated 6 Sept 2026
13,705
Active

13,705 active companies are based in Cheltenham according to Companies House records. Out of 16,064 companies ever registered here, 1,045 are no longer active — a 85% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 46.9% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (55%) 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 779 companies. The area hosts 175 large enterprises, 290 small firms. Cheltenham is home to 330 FCA-regulated firms and 136 registered charities. Companies here hold 397 government contracts worth £1.1B in total. The average company age is 10.4 years. The earliest company registration in Cheltenham dates back to 1877.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

13,705
Active Companies
16,064
Total Registered
1877
Oldest Company
46.9%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
12%
33%
47%
Pre-1990: 617
1990s: 677
2000s: 1,934
2010s: 5,207
2020s: 7,472

Top Industries

Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate779→Management consultancy activities other than financial management751→Residents property management615→Buying and selling of own real estate512→Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.456→Other business support service activities n.e.c.431→Information technology consultancy activities382→Development of building projects330→Dormant Company281→Business and domestic software development243→

Data Signals

Governance
42,8516 src
Financial
31,18310 src
Compliance
10,17717 src
Risk
7,74310 src
quality
1,5776 src
Trade
1,2042 src
innovation
4592 src
growth
4442 src
ESG
3286 src
operational
1231 src
corporate_structure
271 src
regulatory
41 src

Top Companies in Cheltenham

UNIVERSITY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE
First-degree level higher educationEst. 2006190 signals
SPIRAX-SARCO LIMITED
Manufacture of fluid power equipmentEst. 1952119 signals
GE AVIATION SYSTEMS LIMITED
Manufacture of electronic componentsEst. 1963178 signals
JOCKEY CLUB RACECOURSES LIMITED
Operation of sports facilitiesEst. 199495 signals
COBALT HEALTH
Specialists medical practice activitiesEst. 200236 signals
COMMERCIAL LIMITED
Other business support service activities n.e.c.Est. 199136 signals
KOHLER MIRA LIMITED
Manufacture of taps and valvesEst. 1930101 signals
BAYLIS (GLOUCESTER) LIMITED
Sale of new cars and light motor vehiclesEst. 199397 signals
SPIRAX GROUP PLC
Manufacture of pumpsEst. 195895 signals
JSP LIMITED
Manufacture of other plastic productsEst. 196444 signals

Business Landscape

The average active company in Cheltenham is 10.4 years old. There are 330 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 136 registered charities operate locally.

10.4 yrs
Avg company age
330
FCA regulated
136
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 290 (60%)Medium: 17 (4%)Large: 175 (36%)

Government Investment

Companies in Cheltenham have been awarded 397 government contracts with a combined value of £1145.4M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Cheltenham?

There are 13,705 active companies registered in Cheltenham, out of 16,064 total. 1,045 (7%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Cheltenham?

The top industries in Cheltenham include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (779 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (751 companies), Residents property management (615 companies).

How fast is Cheltenham growing as a business hub?

46.9% of currently active companies in Cheltenham were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Cheltenham?

Our database contains 96,120 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Cheltenham. The largest category is Governance with 42,851 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Cheltenham?

The oldest company registration in Cheltenham dates back to 1877, spanning over 149 years of business history.

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