Companies in Flint

United Kingdom|54.8% formed since 2020|8% inactive|Data updated 6 Sept 2026
427
Active

427 active companies are registered in Flint with Companies House. Out of 516 companies ever registered here, 41 are no longer active — a 83% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 54.8% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (67%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is other letting and operating of own or leased real estate, with 27 companies. Companies here hold 14 government contracts worth £4.1M in total. The average company age is 7.9 years.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

427
Active Companies
516
Total Registered
1975
Oldest Company
54.8%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
8%
31%
56%
Pre-1990: 4
1990s: 17
2000s: 43
2010s: 158
2020s: 288

Data Signals

Governance
1,3083 src
Financial
9389 src
Compliance
3109 src
Risk
2326 src
Trade
671 src
quality
402 src
innovation
232 src
growth
151 src
operational
151 src
ESG
114 src
corporate_structure
31 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Flint is 7.9 years old. There are 9 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 4 registered charities operate locally.

7.9 yrs
Avg company age
9
FCA regulated
4
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 1 (25%)Medium: 1 (25%)Large: 2 (50%)

Government Investment

Companies in Flint have been awarded 14 government contracts with a combined value of £4.1M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Flint?

There are 427 active companies registered in Flint, out of 516 total. 41 (8%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Flint?

The top industries in Flint include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (27 companies), Freight transport by road (20 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (15 companies).

How fast is Flint growing as a business hub?

54.8% of currently active companies in Flint were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Flint?

Our database contains 2,962 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Flint. The largest category is Governance with 1,308 signals from 3 sources.

When was the first company registered in Flint?

The oldest company registration in Flint dates back to 1975, spanning over 51 years of business history.

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