Companies in Eltham

United Kingdom|45.4% formed since 2020|7% inactive|Data updated 13 Sept 2026
269
Active

269 active companies are registered in Eltham with Companies House. Out of 307 companies ever registered here, 23 are no longer active — a 88% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 45.4% 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 specialists medical practice activities, with 50 companies. Companies here hold 24 government contracts worth £38.0M in total. The average company age is 9.8 years. The earliest company registration in Eltham dates back to 1927.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

269
Active Companies
307
Total Registered
1927
Oldest Company
45.4%
Growth (2020s)

A local business community with 269 active companies and growing.

Incorporation by Decade
41%
48%
Pre-1990: 8
1990s: 9
2000s: 18
2010s: 125
2020s: 146

Data Signals

Governance
8435 src
Financial
5746 src
Compliance
1928 src
Risk
1217 src
growth
241 src
quality
143 src
Trade
71 src
ESG
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Eltham is 9.8 years old. There are 5 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 1 registered charities operate locally.

9.8 yrs
Avg company age
5
FCA regulated
1
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 1 (50%)Large: 1 (50%)

Government Investment

Companies in Eltham have been awarded 24 government contracts with a combined value of £38.0M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Eltham?

There are 269 active companies registered in Eltham, out of 307 total. 23 (7%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Eltham?

The top industries in Eltham include Specialists medical practice activities (50 companies), General medical practice activities (26 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (17 companies).

How fast is Eltham growing as a business hub?

45.4% of currently active companies in Eltham were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Eltham?

Our database contains 1,776 data signals across 8 categories for active companies in Eltham. The largest category is Governance with 843 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Eltham?

The oldest company registration in Eltham dates back to 1927, spanning over 99 years of business history.

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