Companies in Gloucester

United Kingdom|53.5% formed since 2020|8% inactive|Data updated 6 Sept 2026
9,883
Active

9,883 active companies are based in Gloucester according to Companies House records. Out of 11,734 companies ever registered here, 889 are no longer active — a 84% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 53.5% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (64%) 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 533 companies. The area hosts 138 large enterprises, 126 small firms. Gloucester is home to 194 FCA-regulated firms and 136 registered charities. Companies here hold 493 government contracts worth £3.9B in total. The average company age is 9.0 years. The earliest company registration in Gloucester dates back to 1872.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

9,883
Active Companies
11,734
Total Registered
1872
Oldest Company
53.5%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
10%
29%
55%
Pre-1990: 343
1990s: 339
2000s: 1,146
2010s: 3,403
2020s: 6,355

Top Industries

Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate533→Buying and selling of own real estate384→Management consultancy activities other than financial management352→Residents property management261→Information technology consultancy activities244→Other business support service activities n.e.c.240→Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet235→Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.217→Development of building projects215→Dormant Company198→

Data Signals

Governance
30,4586 src
Financial
20,96510 src
Compliance
6,66617 src
Risk
5,07310 src
quality
9336 src
Trade
9012 src
growth
5322 src
ESG
2726 src
innovation
1692 src
operational
1491 src
corporate_structure
111 src

Top Companies in Gloucester

GLOUCESTERSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST
Activities of other membership organizations n.e.c.Est. 196130 signals
SMITH'S (GLOUCESTER) LIMITED
Collection of non-hazardous wasteEst. 200086 signals
GLOUCESTER RUGBY LIMITED
Activities of sport clubsEst. 189141 signals
CLARKSON EVANS LIMITED
Electrical installationEst. 1999102 signals
CRP SUBSEA LIMITED
Manufacture of other plastic productsEst. 197863 signals
PROCOOK LIMITED
Other retail sale of new goods in specialised stores (not commercial art galleries and opticians)Est. 200855 signals
CHILD BEREAVEMENT UK
Other social work activities without accommodation n.e.c.Est. 199723 signals
ECCLESIASTICAL INSURANCE OFFICE PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY
Non-life insuranceEst. 1887100 signals
MEARS GROUP PLC
Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.Est. 199684 signals
POETON INDUSTRIES LIMITED
Treatment and coating of metalsEst. 193042 signals

Business Landscape

The average active company in Gloucester is 9 years old. There are 194 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 136 registered charities operate locally.

9 yrs
Avg company age
194
FCA regulated
136
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 126 (46%)Medium: 11 (4%)Large: 138 (50%)

Government Investment

Companies in Gloucester have been awarded 493 government contracts with a combined value of £3871.3M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Gloucester?

There are 9,883 active companies registered in Gloucester, out of 11,734 total. 889 (8%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Gloucester?

The top industries in Gloucester include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (533 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (384 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (352 companies).

How fast is Gloucester growing as a business hub?

53.5% of currently active companies in Gloucester were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Gloucester?

Our database contains 66,129 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Gloucester. The largest category is Governance with 30,458 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Gloucester?

The oldest company registration in Gloucester dates back to 1872, spanning over 154 years of business history.

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