Companies in Cinderford

United Kingdom|50.6% formed since 2020|6% inactive|Data updated 6 Sept 2026
642
Active

642 active companies are registered in Cinderford with Companies House. Out of 740 companies ever registered here, 42 are no longer active — a 87% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 50.6% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (58%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is construction of domestic buildings, with 28 companies. Cinderford is home to 13 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 32 government contracts worth £47.7M in total. The average company age is 9.0 years. The earliest company registration in Cinderford dates back to 1947.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

642
Active Companies
740
Total Registered
1947
Oldest Company
50.6%
Growth (2020s)

Cinderford is a growth hotspot — over half of its active companies were formed since 2020.

Incorporation by Decade
10%
32%
51%
Pre-1990: 21
1990s: 26
2000s: 75
2010s: 234
2020s: 373

Data Signals

Governance
1,9386 src
Financial
1,4888 src
Compliance
48311 src
Risk
2809 src
quality
724 src
Trade
621 src
growth
331 src
operational
221 src
innovation
212 src
ESG
93 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Cinderford is 9 years old. There are 13 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 11 registered charities operate locally.

9 yrs
Avg company age
13
FCA regulated
11
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 7 (58%)Large: 5 (42%)

Government Investment

Companies in Cinderford have been awarded 32 government contracts with a combined value of £47.7M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Cinderford?

There are 642 active companies registered in Cinderford, out of 740 total. 42 (6%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Cinderford?

The top industries in Cinderford include Construction of domestic buildings (28 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (27 companies), Activities of other holding companies n.e.c. (25 companies).

How fast is Cinderford growing as a business hub?

50.6% of currently active companies in Cinderford were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Cinderford?

Our database contains 4,408 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Cinderford. The largest category is Governance with 1,938 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Cinderford?

The oldest company registration in Cinderford dates back to 1947, spanning over 79 years of business history.

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