Companies in Gosport

United Kingdom|54.2% formed since 2020|12% inactive|Data updated 31 Oct 2026
2,133
Active

2,133 active companies are registered in Gosport with Companies House. Out of 2,663 companies ever registered here, 307 are no longer active — a 80% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 54.2% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (68%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is buying and selling of own real estate, with 153 companies. Gosport is home to 42 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 26 government contracts worth £13.3M in total. The average company age is 8.3 years. The earliest company registration in Gosport dates back to 1924.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

2,133
Active Companies
2,663
Total Registered
1924
Oldest Company
54.2%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
10%
30%
55%
Pre-1990: 31
1990s: 73
2000s: 271
2010s: 799
2020s: 1,450

Top Industries

Buying and selling of own real estate153→Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate99→Other business support service activities n.e.c.65→Management consultancy activities other than financial management58→Hairdressing and other beauty treatment57→Take-away food shops and mobile food stands50→
Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation44
Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet42
Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles40
Other professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c.40

Data Signals

Governance
8,9185 src
Financial
7,1769 src
Risk
1,1187 src
Compliance
86414 src
Trade
2522 src
quality
2014 src
growth
392 src
ESG
364 src
innovation
312 src
operational
201 src
corporate_structure
41 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Gosport is 8.3 years old. There are 42 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 18 registered charities operate locally.

8.3 yrs
Avg company age
42
FCA regulated
18
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 11 (41%)Medium: 3 (11%)Large: 13 (48%)

Government Investment

Companies in Gosport have been awarded 26 government contracts with a combined value of £13.3M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Gosport?

There are 2,133 active companies registered in Gosport, out of 2,663 total. 307 (12%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Gosport?

The top industries in Gosport include Buying and selling of own real estate (153 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (99 companies), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (65 companies).

How fast is Gosport growing as a business hub?

54.2% of currently active companies in Gosport were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Gosport?

Our database contains 18,659 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Gosport. The largest category is Governance with 8,918 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Gosport?

The oldest company registration in Gosport dates back to 1924, spanning over 102 years of business history.

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