Companies in Gloucestershire

United Kingdom|10.9% formed since 2020|5% inactive|Data updated 16 Sept 2026
829
Active

829 active companies are registered in Gloucestershire with Companies House. Out of 910 companies ever registered here, 43 are no longer active — a 91% survival rate. The most common industry sector is other letting and operating of own or leased real estate, with 68 companies. Gloucestershire is home to 22 FCA-regulated firms and 36 registered charities. Companies here hold 31 government contracts worth £9.2M in total. The average company age is 23.3 years, suggesting a mature business environment. The earliest company registration in Gloucestershire dates back to 1900.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

829
Active Companies
910
Total Registered
1900
Oldest Company
10.9%
Growth (2020s)

An established business centre with companies averaging 23.3 years of operation.

Incorporation by Decade
13%
17%
46%
13%
11%
Pre-1990: 120
1990s: 155
2000s: 418
2010s: 119
2020s: 98

Data Signals

Governance
3,0416 src
Financial
2,66311 src
Compliance
83314 src
Risk
7188 src
innovation
2222 src
Trade
1592 src
quality
1494 src
ESG
786 src
growth
402 src
operational
351 src
corporate_structure
161 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Gloucestershire is 23.3 years old. There are 22 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 36 registered charities operate locally.

23.3 yrs
Avg company age
22
FCA regulated
36
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 25 (37%)Medium: 3 (4%)Large: 40 (59%)

Government Investment

Companies in Gloucestershire have been awarded 31 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There are 829 active companies registered in Gloucestershire, out of 910 total. 43 (5%) are no longer active.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 (68 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?

10.9% 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 7,954 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Gloucestershire. The largest category is Governance with 3,041 signals from 6 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.