Companies in Gatwick

United Kingdom|37.6% formed since 2020|3% inactive|Data updated 5 Sept 2026
186
Active

186 active companies are registered in Gatwick with Companies House. Out of 207 companies ever registered here, 6 are no longer active — a 90% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 37.6% of current companies established since 2020. The most common industry sector is activities of other holding companies n.e.c., with 11 companies. Companies here hold 36 government contracts worth £166.1M in total. The average company age is 13.4 years. The earliest company registration in Gatwick dates back to 1949.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

186
Active Companies
207
Total Registered
1949
Oldest Company
37.6%
Growth (2020s)

An established business centre with companies averaging 13.4 years of operation.

Incorporation by Decade
9%
14%
32%
38%
Pre-1990: 19
1990s: 15
2000s: 28
2010s: 66
2020s: 77

Data Signals

Governance
5685 src
Financial
5175 src
Compliance
2148 src
Risk
1868 src
Trade
401 src
growth
382 src
innovation
372 src
ESG
224 src
quality
42 src
operational
31 src
corporate_structure
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Business Landscape

The average active company in Gatwick is 13.4 years old. There are 4 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area.

13.4 yrs
Avg company age
4
FCA regulated

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 5 (16%)Medium: 1 (3%)Large: 25 (81%)

Government Investment

Companies in Gatwick have been awarded 36 government contracts with a combined value of £166.1M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Gatwick?

There are 186 active companies registered in Gatwick, out of 207 total. 6 (3%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Gatwick?

The top industries in Gatwick include Activities of other holding companies n.e.c. (11 companies), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (9 companies), Production of electricity (8 companies).

How fast is Gatwick growing as a business hub?

37.6% of currently active companies in Gatwick were incorporated since 2020, indicating moderate recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Gatwick?

Our database contains 1,630 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Gatwick. The largest category is Governance with 568 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Gatwick?

The oldest company registration in Gatwick dates back to 1949, spanning over 77 years of business history.

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