Companies in Ledbury

United Kingdom|35.2% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
721
Active

721 active companies are registered in Ledbury with Companies House. Out of 776 companies ever registered here, 0 are no longer active — a 93% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 35.2% of current companies established since 2020. A wave of registrations in the 2010s accounts for 41% of active companies, pointing to a decade of strong entrepreneurial activity. The most common industry sector is other letting and operating of own or leased real estate, with 40 companies. Ledbury is home to 21 registered charities. Companies here hold 9 government contracts worth £0.8M in total. The average company age is 12.5 years. The earliest company registration in Ledbury dates back to 1899.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

721
Active Companies
776
Total Registered
1899
Oldest Company
35.2%
Growth (2020s)

An established business centre with companies averaging 12.5 years of operation.

Incorporation by Decade
16%
38%
35%
Pre-1990: 39
1990s: 45
2000s: 122
2010s: 295
2020s: 275

Data Signals

Governance
2,3625 src
Financial
1,60410 src
Compliance
49710 src
Risk
2848 src
Trade
1221 src
quality
654 src
operational
131 src
innovation
92 src
growth
91 src
ESG
73 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Ledbury is 12.5 years old. There are 8 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 21 registered charities operate locally.

12.5 yrs
Avg company age
8
FCA regulated
21
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 11 (61%)Medium: 2 (11%)Large: 5 (28%)

Government Investment

Companies in Ledbury have been awarded 9 government contracts with a combined value of £0.8M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Ledbury?

There are 721 active companies registered in Ledbury, out of 776 total. 0 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Ledbury?

The top industries in Ledbury include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (40 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (37 companies), Residents property management (20 companies).

How fast is Ledbury growing as a business hub?

35.2% of currently active companies in Ledbury were incorporated since 2020, indicating moderate recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Ledbury?

Our database contains 4,972 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Ledbury. The largest category is Governance with 2,362 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Ledbury?

The oldest company registration in Ledbury dates back to 1899, spanning over 127 years of business history.

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