Companies in England

United Kingdom|77.8% formed since 2020|19% inactive|Data updated 15 Sept 2026
369
Active

369 active companies are registered in England with Companies House. Out of 525 companies ever registered here, 99 are no longer active — a 70% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 77.8% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (108%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is retail sale via mail order houses or via internet, with 37 companies. Companies here hold 7 government contracts worth £1.8M in total. With an average company age of just 4.9 years, England has a notably young business ecosystem. The earliest company registration in England dates back to 1907.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

369
Active Companies
525
Total Registered
1907
Oldest Company
77.8%
Growth (2020s)

England is a growth hotspot — over half of its active companies were formed since 2020.

Incorporation by Decade
17%
77%
Pre-1990: 7
1990s: 2
2000s: 25
2010s: 86
2020s: 397

Data Signals

Governance
9585 src
Financial
5368 src
Risk
1986 src
Compliance
1589 src
innovation
242 src
Trade
211 src
quality
173 src
ESG
102 src
growth
81 src
operational
31 src
corporate_structure
21 src
regulatory
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in England is 4.9 years old. There are 5 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 2 registered charities operate locally.

4.9 yrs
Avg company age
5
FCA regulated
2
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 2 (40%)Large: 3 (60%)

Government Investment

Companies in England have been awarded 7 government contracts with a combined value of £1.8M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in England?

There are 369 active companies registered in England, out of 525 total. 99 (19%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in England?

The top industries in England include Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet (37 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (19 companies), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (14 companies).

How fast is England growing as a business hub?

77.8% of currently active companies in England were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in England?

Our database contains 1,936 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in England. The largest category is Governance with 958 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in England?

The oldest company registration in England dates back to 1907, spanning over 119 years of business history.

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