Companies in Mexborough

United Kingdom|58.8% formed since 2020|8% inactive|Data updated 9 Sept 2026
1,397
Active

1,397 active companies are registered in Mexborough with Companies House. Out of 1,658 companies ever registered here, 126 are no longer active — a 84% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 58.8% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (70%) 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 114 companies. Mexborough is home to 30 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 17 government contracts worth £16.4M in total. The average company age is 7.7 years. The earliest company registration in Mexborough dates back to 1921.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

1,397
Active Companies
1,658
Total Registered
1921
Oldest Company
58.8%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
9%
27%
60%
Pre-1990: 24
1990s: 47
2000s: 140
2010s: 444
2020s: 984

Data Signals

Governance
4,2026 src
Financial
2,7499 src
Compliance
79010 src
Risk
6979 src
quality
1693 src
Trade
921 src
operational
271 src
growth
182 src
ESG
124 src
regulatory
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Mexborough is 7.7 years old. There are 30 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 5 registered charities operate locally.

7.7 yrs
Avg company age
30
FCA regulated
5
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 13 (68%)Large: 6 (32%)

Government Investment

Companies in Mexborough have been awarded 17 government contracts with a combined value of £16.4M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Mexborough?

There are 1,397 active companies registered in Mexborough, out of 1,658 total. 126 (8%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Mexborough?

The top industries in Mexborough include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (114 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (66 companies), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (47 companies).

How fast is Mexborough growing as a business hub?

58.8% of currently active companies in Mexborough were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Mexborough?

Our database contains 8,757 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Mexborough. The largest category is Governance with 4,202 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Mexborough?

The oldest company registration in Mexborough dates back to 1921, spanning over 105 years of business history.

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