Companies in Crowborough

United Kingdom|39.1% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
1,626
Active

1,626 active companies are registered in Crowborough with Companies House. Out of 1,753 companies ever registered here, 0 are no longer active — a 93% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 39.1% 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 78 companies. Crowborough is home to 29 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 26 government contracts worth £3.5M in total. The average company age is 11.4 years. The earliest company registration in Crowborough dates back to 1934.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

1,626
Active Companies
1,753
Total Registered
1934
Oldest Company
39.1%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
16%
36%
39%
Pre-1990: 70
1990s: 98
2000s: 278
2010s: 627
2020s: 680

Data Signals

Governance
5,1446 src
Financial
3,3789 src
Compliance
1,0609 src
Risk
5638 src
Trade
1101 src
quality
863 src
growth
292 src
ESG
205 src
operational
111 src
innovation
62 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Crowborough is 11.4 years old. There are 29 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 18 registered charities operate locally.

11.4 yrs
Avg company age
29
FCA regulated
18
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 4 (36%)Medium: 1 (9%)Large: 6 (55%)

Government Investment

Companies in Crowborough have been awarded 26 government contracts with a combined value of £3.5M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Crowborough?

There are 1,626 active companies registered in Crowborough, out of 1,753 total. 0 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Crowborough?

The top industries in Crowborough include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (78 companies), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (71 companies), Development of building projects (68 companies).

How fast is Crowborough growing as a business hub?

39.1% of currently active companies in Crowborough were incorporated since 2020, indicating moderate recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Crowborough?

Our database contains 10,407 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Crowborough. The largest category is Governance with 5,144 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Crowborough?

The oldest company registration in Crowborough dates back to 1934, spanning over 92 years of business history.

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