Companies in Exmouth

United Kingdom|47.3% formed since 2020|5% inactive|Data updated 3 Sept 2026
1,478
Active

1,478 active companies are registered in Exmouth with Companies House. Out of 1,700 companies ever registered here, 91 are no longer active — a 87% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 47.3% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (56%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is residents property management, with 144 companies. Exmouth is home to 25 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 12 government contracts worth £0.4M in total. The average company age is 10.0 years. The earliest company registration in Exmouth dates back to 1946.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

1,478
Active Companies
1,700
Total Registered
1946
Oldest Company
47.3%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
11%
33%
50%
Pre-1990: 63
1990s: 58
2000s: 179
2010s: 546
2020s: 834

Data Signals

Governance
4,7166 src
Financial
3,4329 src
Compliance
97810 src
Risk
6808 src
quality
1645 src
Trade
792 src
innovation
302 src
growth
162 src
ESG
154 src
operational
91 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Exmouth is 10 years old. There are 25 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 19 registered charities operate locally.

10 yrs
Avg company age
25
FCA regulated
19
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 7 (58%)Medium: 1 (8%)Large: 4 (33%)

Government Investment

Companies in Exmouth have been awarded 12 government contracts with a combined value of £0.4M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Exmouth?

There are 1,478 active companies registered in Exmouth, out of 1,700 total. 91 (5%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Exmouth?

The top industries in Exmouth include Residents property management (144 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (88 companies), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (59 companies).

How fast is Exmouth growing as a business hub?

47.3% of currently active companies in Exmouth were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Exmouth?

Our database contains 10,119 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Exmouth. The largest category is Governance with 4,716 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Exmouth?

The oldest company registration in Exmouth dates back to 1946, spanning over 80 years of business history.

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