Companies in Market Harborough

United Kingdom|44.5% formed since 2020|9% inactive|Data updated 13 Sept 2026
2,893
Active

2,893 active companies are registered in Market Harborough with Companies House. Out of 3,405 companies ever registered here, 319 are no longer active — a 85% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 44.5% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (54%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is management consultancy activities other than financial management, with 214 companies. Market Harborough is home to 70 FCA-regulated firms and 32 registered charities. Companies here hold 50 government contracts worth £14.2M in total. The average company age is 10.1 years. The earliest company registration in Market Harborough dates back to 1927.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

2,893
Active Companies
3,405
Total Registered
1927
Oldest Company
44.5%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
12%
36%
47%
Pre-1990: 89
1990s: 108
2000s: 389
2010s: 1,216
2020s: 1,568

Top Industries

Management consultancy activities other than financial management214→Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate160→Buying and selling of own real estate102→Development of building projects91→Other business support service activities n.e.c.86→Information technology consultancy activities69→Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.69→Dormant Company55→Residents property management54→Other service activities n.e.c.54→

Data Signals

Governance
9,0285 src
Financial
6,62910 src
Compliance
2,21315 src
Risk
1,38910 src
Trade
3102 src
quality
2665 src
innovation
712 src
growth
612 src
ESG
575 src
operational
311 src
corporate_structure
61 src
regulatory
21 src

Top Companies in Market Harborough

NOMAD LIMITED
Other manufacturing n.e.c.Est. 196141 signals
TGW LIMITED
Other construction installationEst. 200642 signals
NATIONWIDE PATHOLOGY LIMITED
Other human health activitiesEst. 201019 signals
DEICHMANN-SHOES UK LIMITED
Retail sale of footwear in specialised storesEst. 199444 signals

Business Landscape

The average active company in Market Harborough is 10.1 years old. There are 70 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 32 registered charities operate locally.

10.1 yrs
Avg company age
70
FCA regulated
32
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 37 (56%)Medium: 1 (2%)Large: 28 (42%)

Government Investment

Companies in Market Harborough have been awarded 50 government contracts with a combined value of £14.2M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Market Harborough?

There are 2,893 active companies registered in Market Harborough, out of 3,405 total. 319 (9%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Market Harborough?

The top industries in Market Harborough include Management consultancy activities other than financial management (214 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (160 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (102 companies).

How fast is Market Harborough growing as a business hub?

44.5% of currently active companies in Market Harborough were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Market Harborough?

Our database contains 20,063 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Market Harborough. The largest category is Governance with 9,028 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Market Harborough?

The oldest company registration in Market Harborough dates back to 1927, spanning over 99 years of business history.

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