Companies in Chertsey

United Kingdom|49.5% formed since 2020|8% inactive|Data updated 10 Sept 2026
1,820
Active

1,820 active companies are registered in Chertsey with Companies House. Out of 2,148 companies ever registered here, 171 are no longer active — a 85% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 49.5% 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 buying and selling of own real estate, with 104 companies. Chertsey is home to 42 FCA-regulated firms and 23 registered charities. Companies here hold 48 government contracts worth £155.5M in total. The average company age is 9.8 years. The earliest company registration in Chertsey dates back to 1890.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

1,820
Active Companies
2,148
Total Registered
1890
Oldest Company
49.5%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
11%
31%
51%
Pre-1990: 69
1990s: 69
2000s: 229
2010s: 667
2020s: 1,089

Data Signals

Governance
5,6306 src
Financial
3,85810 src
Compliance
1,33816 src
Risk
8527 src
quality
2454 src
Trade
1602 src
ESG
564 src
innovation
552 src
growth
552 src
operational
351 src
corporate_structure
151 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Chertsey is 9.8 years old. There are 42 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 23 registered charities operate locally.

9.8 yrs
Avg company age
42
FCA regulated
23
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 14 (32%)Medium: 1 (2%)Large: 29 (66%)

Government Investment

Companies in Chertsey have been awarded 48 government contracts with a combined value of £155.5M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Chertsey?

There are 1,820 active companies registered in Chertsey, out of 2,148 total. 171 (8%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Chertsey?

The top industries in Chertsey include Buying and selling of own real estate (104 companies), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (86 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (84 companies).

How fast is Chertsey growing as a business hub?

49.5% of currently active companies in Chertsey were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Chertsey?

Our database contains 12,299 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Chertsey. The largest category is Governance with 5,630 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Chertsey?

The oldest company registration in Chertsey dates back to 1890, spanning over 136 years of business history.

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