Companies in Gloucestershire

United Kingdom|11% formed since 2020|5% inactive|Data updated 31 Oct 2026
803
Active

803 active companies are registered in Gloucestershire with Companies House. Out of 906 companies ever registered here, 48 are no longer active — a 89% survival rate. The most common industry sector is other letting and operating of own or leased real estate, with 49 companies. Gloucestershire is home to 23 FCA-regulated firms and 36 registered charities. Companies here hold 30 government contracts worth £9.2M in total. The average company age is 23.7 years, suggesting a mature business environment. The earliest company registration in Gloucestershire dates back to 1900.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, November 2026

803
Active Companies
906
Total Registered
1900
Oldest Company
11%
Growth (2020s)

An established business centre with companies averaging 23.7 years of operation.

Incorporation by Decade
13%
17%
46%
13%
11%
Pre-1990: 118
1990s: 154
2000s: 417
2010s: 119
2020s: 98

Top Industries

Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate49
Residents property management36
Other business support service activities n.e.c.35
Dormant Company28
Construction of domestic buildings22
Buying and selling of own real estate22
Development of building projects22
Information technology consultancy activities18
Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.17
Other service activities n.e.c.14

Data Signals

Financial
4,18011 src
Governance
3,7926 src
Risk
7868 src
Compliance
57714 src
innovation
4192 src
Trade
2542 src
quality
1664 src
ESG
776 src
growth
512 src
operational
351 src
corporate_structure
161 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Gloucestershire is 23.7 years old. There are 23 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 36 registered charities operate locally.

23.7 yrs
Avg company age
23
FCA regulated
36
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 23 (35%)Medium: 3 (5%)Large: 39 (60%)

Government Investment

Companies in Gloucestershire have been awarded 30 government contracts with a combined value of £9.2M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Gloucestershire?

There are 803 active companies registered in Gloucestershire, out of 906 total. 48 (5%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Gloucestershire?

The top industries in Gloucestershire include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (49 companies), Residents property management (36 companies), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (35 companies).

How fast is Gloucestershire growing as a business hub?

11% of currently active companies in Gloucestershire were incorporated since 2020, indicating steady recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Gloucestershire?

Our database contains 10,353 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Gloucestershire. The largest category is Financial with 4,180 signals from 11 sources.

When was the first company registered in Gloucestershire?

The oldest company registration in Gloucestershire dates back to 1900, spanning over 126 years of business history.

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