Companies in Greenhithe

United Kingdom|61.3% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
871
Active

871 active companies are registered in Greenhithe with Companies House. Out of 991 companies ever registered here, 0 are no longer active — a 88% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 61.3% 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 63 companies. Companies here hold 9 government contracts worth £0.4M in total. The average company age is 7.3 years. The earliest company registration in Greenhithe dates back to 1893.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

871
Active Companies
991
Total Registered
1893
Oldest Company
61.3%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
33%
60%
Pre-1990: 28
1990s: 12
2000s: 36
2010s: 323
2020s: 592

Data Signals

Governance
2,6295 src
Financial
1,4417 src
Compliance
4039 src
Risk
2808 src
Trade
391 src
quality
173 src
growth
132 src
ESG
102 src
operational
31 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Greenhithe is 7.3 years old. There are 8 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 4 registered charities operate locally.

7.3 yrs
Avg company age
8
FCA regulated
4
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 5 (71%)Large: 2 (29%)

Government Investment

Companies in Greenhithe have been awarded 9 government contracts with a combined value of £0.4M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Greenhithe?

There are 871 active companies registered in Greenhithe, out of 991 total. 0 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Greenhithe?

The top industries in Greenhithe include Buying and selling of own real estate (63 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (40 companies), Information technology consultancy activities (38 companies).

How fast is Greenhithe growing as a business hub?

61.3% of currently active companies in Greenhithe were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Greenhithe?

Our database contains 4,835 data signals across 9 categories for active companies in Greenhithe. The largest category is Governance with 2,629 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Greenhithe?

The oldest company registration in Greenhithe dates back to 1893, spanning over 133 years of business history.

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