Companies in Derbyshire

United Kingdom|13.5% formed since 2020|Data updated 9 Jun 2026
1,153
Active

1,153 active companies are registered in Derbyshire with Companies House. Out of 1,252 companies ever registered here, 4 are no longer active — a 92% survival rate. The most common industry sector is other letting and operating of own or leased real estate, with 52 companies. 55 medium and large companies operate here, indicating a significant commercial presence. Derbyshire is home to 37 FCA-regulated firms and 29 registered charities. Companies here hold 74 government contracts worth £259.1M in total. The average company age is 24.0 years, suggesting a mature business environment. The earliest company registration in Derbyshire dates back to 1904.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, June 2026

1,153
Active Companies
1,252
Total Registered
1904
Oldest Company
13.5%
Growth (2020s)

An established business centre with companies averaging 24 years of operation.

Incorporation by Decade
15%
14%
51%
13%
Pre-1990: 183
1990s: 177
2000s: 634
2010s: 91
2020s: 167

Data Signals

Governance
4,2185 src
Financial
3,66110 src
Compliance
1,15514 src
Risk
8129 src
Trade
2582 src
ESG
1134 src
quality
994 src
growth
802 src
operational
541 src
innovation
482 src
corporate_structure
91 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Derbyshire is 24 years old. There are 37 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 29 registered charities operate locally.

24 yrs
Avg company age
37
FCA regulated
29
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 26 (32%)Medium: 5 (6%)Large: 50 (62%)

Government Investment

Companies in Derbyshire have been awarded 74 government contracts with a combined value of £259.1M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Derbyshire?

There are 1,153 active companies registered in Derbyshire, out of 1,252 total. 4 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Derbyshire?

The top industries in Derbyshire include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (52 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (41 companies), Residents property management (35 companies).

How fast is Derbyshire growing as a business hub?

13.5% of currently active companies in Derbyshire were incorporated since 2020, indicating steady recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Derbyshire?

Our database contains 10,507 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Derbyshire. The largest category is Governance with 4,218 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Derbyshire?

The oldest company registration in Derbyshire dates back to 1904, spanning over 122 years of business history.

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