Companies in Grantham

United Kingdom|47.4% formed since 2020|8% inactive|Data updated 4 Sept 2026
3,241
Active

3,241 active companies are registered in Grantham with Companies House. Out of 3,996 companies ever registered here, 332 are no longer active — a 81% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 47.4% of current companies established 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, with 157 companies. The area hosts 262 large enterprises, 53 small firms. Grantham is home to 89 FCA-regulated firms and 29 registered charities. Companies here hold 54 government contracts worth £61.0M in total. The average company age is 10.2 years. The earliest company registration in Grantham dates back to 1901.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

3,241
Active Companies
3,996
Total Registered
1901
Oldest Company
47.4%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
13%
29%
52%
Pre-1990: 126
1990s: 112
2000s: 500
2010s: 1,157
2020s: 2,060

Data Signals

Governance
10,0306 src
Financial
7,01811 src
Compliance
2,36517 src
Risk
2,01410 src
Trade
3182 src
quality
2875 src
growth
642 src
operational
591 src
ESG
506 src
innovation
322 src
corporate_structure
31 src
regulatory
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Grantham is 10.2 years old. There are 89 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 29 registered charities operate locally.

10.2 yrs
Avg company age
89
FCA regulated
29
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 53 (16%)Medium: 12 (4%)Large: 262 (80%)

Government Investment

Companies in Grantham have been awarded 54 government contracts with a combined value of £61.0M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Grantham?

There are 3,241 active companies registered in Grantham, out of 3,996 total. 332 (8%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Grantham?

The top industries in Grantham include Other (157 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (154 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (153 companies).

How fast is Grantham growing as a business hub?

47.4% of currently active companies in Grantham were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Grantham?

Our database contains 22,241 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Grantham. The largest category is Governance with 10,030 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Grantham?

The oldest company registration in Grantham dates back to 1901, spanning over 125 years of business history.

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