Companies in Market Rasen

United Kingdom|47.7% formed since 2020|5% inactive|Data updated 5 Sept 2026
1,169
Active

1,169 active companies are registered in Market Rasen with Companies House. Out of 1,427 companies ever registered here, 76 are no longer active — a 82% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 47.7% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (56%) 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 66 companies. Market Rasen is home to 19 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 36 government contracts worth £15.6M in total. The average company age is 10.2 years. The earliest company registration in Market Rasen dates back to 1946.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

1,169
Active Companies
1,427
Total Registered
1946
Oldest Company
47.7%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
13%
35%
47%
Pre-1990: 43
1990s: 45
2000s: 180
2010s: 488
2020s: 658

Data Signals

Governance
3,6275 src
Financial
2,70010 src
Compliance
75313 src
Risk
5938 src
Trade
1151 src
quality
995 src
innovation
552 src
operational
381 src
growth
381 src
ESG
43 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Market Rasen is 10.2 years old. There are 19 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 8 registered charities operate locally.

10.2 yrs
Avg company age
19
FCA regulated
8
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 3 (27%)Medium: 1 (9%)Large: 7 (64%)

Government Investment

Companies in Market Rasen have been awarded 36 government contracts with a combined value of £15.6M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Market Rasen?

There are 1,169 active companies registered in Market Rasen, out of 1,427 total. 76 (5%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Market Rasen?

The top industries in Market Rasen include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (66 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (56 companies), Dormant Company (38 companies).

How fast is Market Rasen growing as a business hub?

47.7% of currently active companies in Market Rasen were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Market Rasen?

Our database contains 8,022 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Market Rasen. The largest category is Governance with 3,627 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Market Rasen?

The oldest company registration in Market Rasen dates back to 1946, spanning over 80 years of business history.

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