Companies in Dartmouth

United Kingdom|48.5% formed since 2020|5% inactive|Data updated 13 Sept 2026
480
Active

480 active companies are registered in Dartmouth with Companies House. Out of 538 companies ever registered here, 28 are no longer active — a 89% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 48.5% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (54%) 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 33 companies. Companies here hold 9 government contracts worth £0.5M in total. The average company age is 9.6 years.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

480
Active Companies
538
Total Registered
1960
Oldest Company
48.5%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
10%
34%
48%
Pre-1990: 19
1990s: 20
2000s: 55
2010s: 181
2020s: 258

Data Signals

Governance
1,4925 src
Financial
1,0708 src
Compliance
35310 src
Risk
1887 src
quality
474 src
Trade
341 src
innovation
142 src
growth
101 src
ESG
72 src
operational
61 src
regulatory
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Dartmouth is 9.6 years old. There are 2 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 8 registered charities operate locally.

9.6 yrs
Avg company age
2
FCA regulated
8
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 15 (88%)Medium: 1 (6%)Large: 1 (6%)

Government Investment

Companies in Dartmouth have been awarded 9 government contracts with a combined value of £0.5M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Dartmouth?

There are 480 active companies registered in Dartmouth, out of 538 total. 28 (5%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Dartmouth?

The top industries in Dartmouth include Management consultancy activities other than financial management (33 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (32 companies), Residents property management (25 companies).

How fast is Dartmouth growing as a business hub?

48.5% of currently active companies in Dartmouth were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Dartmouth?

Our database contains 3,222 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Dartmouth. The largest category is Governance with 1,492 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Dartmouth?

The oldest company registration in Dartmouth dates back to 1960, spanning over 66 years of business history.

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