Companies in Cranleigh

United Kingdom|41.2% formed since 2020|6% inactive|Data updated 5 Sept 2026
1,197
Active

1,197 active companies are registered in Cranleigh with Companies House. Out of 1,363 companies ever registered here, 81 are no longer active — a 88% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 41.2% 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 management consultancy activities other than financial management, with 71 companies. Cranleigh is home to 14 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 23 government contracts worth £4.1M in total. The average company age is 11.2 years. The earliest company registration in Cranleigh dates back to 1937.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

1,197
Active Companies
1,363
Total Registered
1937
Oldest Company
41.2%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
14%
35%
43%
Pre-1990: 51
1990s: 61
2000s: 188
2010s: 469
2020s: 582

Data Signals

Governance
3,7496 src
Financial
2,6369 src
Compliance
78010 src
Risk
4959 src
Trade
1141 src
quality
784 src
growth
272 src
innovation
182 src
operational
101 src
ESG
83 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Cranleigh is 11.2 years old. There are 14 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 12 registered charities operate locally.

11.2 yrs
Avg company age
14
FCA regulated
12
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 15 (83%)Medium: 1 (6%)Large: 2 (11%)

Government Investment

Companies in Cranleigh have been awarded 23 government contracts with a combined value of £4.1M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Cranleigh?

There are 1,197 active companies registered in Cranleigh, out of 1,363 total. 81 (6%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Cranleigh?

The top industries in Cranleigh include Management consultancy activities other than financial management (71 companies), Residents property management (54 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (50 companies).

How fast is Cranleigh growing as a business hub?

41.2% of currently active companies in Cranleigh were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Cranleigh?

Our database contains 7,915 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Cranleigh. The largest category is Governance with 3,749 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Cranleigh?

The oldest company registration in Cranleigh dates back to 1937, spanning over 89 years of business history.

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