Companies in Chichester

United Kingdom|43% formed since 2020|8% inactive|Data updated 13 Sept 2026
6,518
Active

6,518 active companies are based in Chichester according to Companies House records. Out of 7,531 companies ever registered here, 584 are no longer active — a 87% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 43% of current companies established since 2020. A wave of registrations in the 2010s accounts for 39% of active companies, pointing to a decade of strong entrepreneurial activity. The most common industry sector is other letting and operating of own or leased real estate, with 362 companies. 67 medium and large companies operate here, indicating a significant commercial presence. Chichester is home to 115 FCA-regulated firms and 117 registered charities. Companies here hold 175 government contracts worth £53.8M in total. The average company age is 11.3 years. The earliest company registration in Chichester dates back to 1890.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

6,518
Active Companies
7,531
Total Registered
1890
Oldest Company
43%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
13%
34%
44%
Pre-1990: 329
1990s: 319
2000s: 1,006
2010s: 2,534
2020s: 3,280

Top Industries

Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate362→Management consultancy activities other than financial management332→Residents property management241→Development of building projects223→Other business support service activities n.e.c.222→Buying and selling of own real estate214→Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.170→Other service activities n.e.c.161→Information technology consultancy activities122→Dormant Company108→

Data Signals

Governance
20,6186 src
Financial
16,14010 src
Compliance
5,02316 src
Risk
3,27111 src
Trade
6692 src
quality
5566 src
growth
2052 src
ESG
1405 src
innovation
1262 src
operational
691 src
corporate_structure
161 src
regulatory
41 src

Top Companies in Chichester

THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICHESTER
First-degree level higher educationEst. 2003116 signals
THE SUMMER BERRY COMPANY UK
Growing of other perennial cropsEst. 198733 signals
APS PRODUCE LIMITED
Growing of other non-perennial cropsEst. 199743 signals
DAVID COVER AND SON LIMITED
Sawmilling and planing of woodEst. 194563 signals
ST. WILFRID'S HOSPICE (SOUTH COAST) LIMITED
Other human health activitiesEst. 198131 signals
THE ALDINGBOURNE TRUST
Residential care activities for learning difficulties, mental health and substance abuseEst. 197842 signals
NYTON HOUSE LIMITED
Other residential care activities n.e.c.Est. 201620 signals
GOODWOOD ROAD RACING COMPANY LIMITED
Operation of sports facilitiesEst. 194996 signals
J.H.& F.W.GREEN LIMITED
Mixed farmingEst. 191731 signals
THE EDWARD JAMES FOUNDATION LIMITED
Other education n.e.c.Est. 200823 signals

Business Landscape

The average active company in Chichester is 11.3 years old. There are 115 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 117 registered charities operate locally.

11.3 yrs
Avg company age
115
FCA regulated
117
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 57 (46%)Medium: 4 (3%)Large: 63 (51%)

Government Investment

Companies in Chichester have been awarded 175 government contracts with a combined value of £53.8M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Chichester?

There are 6,518 active companies registered in Chichester, out of 7,531 total. 584 (8%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Chichester?

The top industries in Chichester include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (362 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (332 companies), Residents property management (241 companies).

How fast is Chichester growing as a business hub?

43% of currently active companies in Chichester were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Chichester?

Our database contains 46,837 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Chichester. The largest category is Governance with 20,618 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Chichester?

The oldest company registration in Chichester 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.