Companies in Frome

United Kingdom|44.7% formed since 2020|8% inactive|Data updated 15 Sept 2026
2,012
Active

2,012 active companies are registered in Frome with Companies House. Out of 2,291 companies ever registered here, 180 are no longer active — a 88% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 44.7% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (52%) 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 109 companies. Frome is home to 27 FCA-regulated firms and 31 registered charities. Companies here hold 27 government contracts worth £6.8M in total. The average company age is 9.8 years. The earliest company registration in Frome dates back to 1944.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

2,012
Active Companies
2,291
Total Registered
1944
Oldest Company
44.7%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
12%
36%
46%
Pre-1990: 42
1990s: 83
2000s: 274
2010s: 828
2020s: 1,043

Data Signals

Governance
6,2926 src
Financial
4,90810 src
Compliance
1,50414 src
Risk
8149 src
quality
2515 src
Trade
1971 src
operational
501 src
growth
352 src
innovation
272 src
ESG
204 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Frome is 9.8 years old. There are 27 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 31 registered charities operate locally.

9.8 yrs
Avg company age
27
FCA regulated
31
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 12 (55%)Medium: 2 (9%)Large: 8 (36%)

Government Investment

Companies in Frome have been awarded 27 government contracts with a combined value of £6.8M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Frome?

There are 2,012 active companies registered in Frome, out of 2,291 total. 180 (8%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Frome?

The top industries in Frome include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (109 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (107 companies), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (89 companies).

How fast is Frome growing as a business hub?

44.7% of currently active companies in Frome were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Frome?

Our database contains 14,098 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Frome. The largest category is Governance with 6,292 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Frome?

The oldest company registration in Frome dates back to 1944, spanning over 82 years of business history.

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