Companies in Chippenham

United Kingdom|45.7% formed since 2020|5% inactive|Data updated 6 Sept 2026
4,399
Active

4,399 active companies are registered in Chippenham with Companies House. Out of 4,971 companies ever registered here, 271 are no longer active — a 88% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 45.7% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (52%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is management consultancy activities other than financial management, with 275 companies. 54 medium and large companies operate here, indicating a significant commercial presence. Chippenham is home to 83 FCA-regulated firms and 47 registered charities. Companies here hold 189 government contracts worth £608.0M in total. The average company age is 10.3 years. The earliest company registration in Chippenham dates back to 1897.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

4,399
Active Companies
4,971
Total Registered
1897
Oldest Company
45.7%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
14%
32%
47%
Pre-1990: 141
1990s: 194
2000s: 696
2010s: 1,584
2020s: 2,293

Data Signals

Governance
13,8376 src
Financial
9,46411 src
Compliance
3,26416 src
Risk
2,0618 src
Trade
3922 src
quality
3415 src
growth
2052 src
ESG
1156 src
innovation
1092 src
operational
921 src
corporate_structure
201 src
regulatory
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Chippenham is 10.3 years old. There are 83 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 47 registered charities operate locally.

10.3 yrs
Avg company age
83
FCA regulated
47
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 52 (49%)Medium: 14 (13%)Large: 40 (38%)

Government Investment

Companies in Chippenham have been awarded 189 government contracts with a combined value of £608.0M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Chippenham?

There are 4,399 active companies registered in Chippenham, out of 4,971 total. 271 (5%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Chippenham?

The top industries in Chippenham include Management consultancy activities other than financial management (275 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (232 companies), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (197 companies).

How fast is Chippenham growing as a business hub?

45.7% of currently active companies in Chippenham were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Chippenham?

Our database contains 29,901 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Chippenham. The largest category is Governance with 13,837 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Chippenham?

The oldest company registration in Chippenham dates back to 1897, spanning over 129 years of business history.

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