Companies in Glastonbury

United Kingdom|44% formed since 2020|9% inactive|Data updated 12 Sept 2026
809
Active

809 active companies are registered in Glastonbury with Companies House. Out of 958 companies ever registered here, 88 are no longer active — a 84% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 44% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (53%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is development of building projects, with 34 companies. Glastonbury is home to 15 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 19 government contracts worth £55.9M in total. The average company age is 11.4 years. The earliest company registration in Glastonbury dates back to 1936.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

809
Active Companies
958
Total Registered
1936
Oldest Company
44%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
16%
30%
45%
Pre-1990: 43
1990s: 35
2000s: 154
2010s: 288
2020s: 430

Data Signals

Governance
2,6075 src
Financial
1,8639 src
Compliance
67211 src
Risk
4049 src
quality
1244 src
Trade
682 src
growth
272 src
operational
121 src
innovation
92 src
ESG
51 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Glastonbury is 11.4 years old. There are 15 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 18 registered charities operate locally.

11.4 yrs
Avg company age
15
FCA regulated
18
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 6 (55%)Medium: 1 (9%)Large: 4 (36%)

Government Investment

Companies in Glastonbury have been awarded 19 government contracts with a combined value of £55.9M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Glastonbury?

There are 809 active companies registered in Glastonbury, out of 958 total. 88 (9%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Glastonbury?

The top industries in Glastonbury include Development of building projects (34 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (33 companies), Residents property management (27 companies).

How fast is Glastonbury growing as a business hub?

44% of currently active companies in Glastonbury were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Glastonbury?

Our database contains 5,791 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Glastonbury. The largest category is Governance with 2,607 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Glastonbury?

The oldest company registration in Glastonbury dates back to 1936, spanning over 90 years of business history.

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