Companies in Hinckley

United Kingdom|49.7% formed since 2020|6% inactive|Data updated 6 Sept 2026
2,584
Active

2,584 active companies are registered in Hinckley with Companies House. Out of 3,007 companies ever registered here, 191 are no longer active — a 86% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 49.7% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (59%) 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 letting and operating of own or leased real estate, with 163 companies. Hinckley is home to 67 FCA-regulated firms and 24 registered charities. Companies here hold 72 government contracts worth £435.3M in total. The average company age is 9.4 years. The earliest company registration in Hinckley dates back to 1915.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

2,584
Active Companies
3,007
Total Registered
1915
Oldest Company
49.7%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
12%
31%
51%
Pre-1990: 81
1990s: 98
2000s: 347
2010s: 935
2020s: 1,515

Data Signals

Governance
8,0096 src
Financial
5,60610 src
Compliance
1,75114 src
Risk
1,3398 src
Trade
3422 src
quality
2115 src
ESG
785 src
growth
731 src
operational
511 src
innovation
262 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Hinckley is 9.4 years old. There are 67 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 24 registered charities operate locally.

9.4 yrs
Avg company age
67
FCA regulated
24
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 29 (50%)Medium: 1 (2%)Large: 28 (48%)

Government Investment

Companies in Hinckley have been awarded 72 government contracts with a combined value of £435.3M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Hinckley?

There are 2,584 active companies registered in Hinckley, out of 3,007 total. 191 (6%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Hinckley?

The top industries in Hinckley include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (163 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (108 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (101 companies).

How fast is Hinckley growing as a business hub?

49.7% of currently active companies in Hinckley were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Hinckley?

Our database contains 17,486 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Hinckley. The largest category is Governance with 8,009 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Hinckley?

The oldest company registration in Hinckley dates back to 1915, spanning over 111 years of business history.

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