Companies in Derbyshire

United Kingdom|13.4% formed since 2020|4% inactive|Data updated 12 Sept 2026
1,099
Active

1,099 active companies are registered in Derbyshire with Companies House. Out of 1,239 companies ever registered here, 48 are no longer active — a 89% survival rate. The most common industry sector is other letting and operating of own or leased real estate, with 50 companies. 55 medium and large companies operate here, indicating a significant commercial presence. Derbyshire is home to 36 FCA-regulated firms and 29 registered charities. Companies here hold 76 government contracts worth £259.0M in total. The average company age is 24.2 years, suggesting a mature business environment. The earliest company registration in Derbyshire dates back to 1904.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

1,099
Active Companies
1,239
Total Registered
1904
Oldest Company
13.4%
Growth (2020s)

An established business centre with companies averaging 24.2 years of operation.

Incorporation by Decade
14%
14%
50%
14%
Pre-1990: 179
1990s: 173
2000s: 624
2010s: 92
2020s: 169

Data Signals

Governance
4,0446 src
Financial
3,71310 src
Compliance
1,17315 src
Risk
7949 src
Trade
2492 src
innovation
2442 src
quality
2034 src
ESG
1144 src
growth
842 src
operational
531 src
corporate_structure
211 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Derbyshire is 24.2 years old. There are 36 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 29 registered charities operate locally.

24.2 yrs
Avg company age
36
FCA regulated
29
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 23 (29%)Medium: 6 (8%)Large: 49 (63%)

Government Investment

Companies in Derbyshire have been awarded 76 government contracts with a combined value of £259.0M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Derbyshire?

There are 1,099 active companies registered in Derbyshire, out of 1,239 total. 48 (4%) are no longer active.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 (50 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (40 companies), Residents property management (34 companies).

How fast is Derbyshire growing as a business hub?

13.4% 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 10,692 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Derbyshire. The largest category is Governance with 4,044 signals from 6 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.