Companies in Minehead

United Kingdom|43.6% formed since 2020|6% inactive|Data updated 12 Sept 2026
548
Active

548 active companies are registered in Minehead with Companies House. Out of 616 companies ever registered here, 38 are no longer active — a 89% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 43.6% of current companies established since 2020. The most common industry sector is residents property management, with 24 companies. Minehead is home to 14 FCA-regulated firms. The average company age is 11.8 years. The earliest company registration in Minehead dates back to 1894.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

548
Active Companies
616
Total Registered
1894
Oldest Company
43.6%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
16%
31%
44%
Pre-1990: 34
1990s: 23
2000s: 98
2010s: 186
2020s: 265

Data Signals

Governance
1,7476 src
Financial
1,2148 src
Compliance
39110 src
Risk
2416 src
quality
703 src
Trade
341 src
ESG
92 src
growth
82 src
operational
51 src
innovation
42 src
regulatory
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Minehead is 11.8 years old. There are 14 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 12 registered charities operate locally.

11.8 yrs
Avg company age
14
FCA regulated
12
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 1 (33%)Large: 2 (67%)

Government Investment

Companies in Minehead have been awarded 5 government contracts with a combined value of £0.3M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Minehead?

There are 548 active companies registered in Minehead, out of 616 total. 38 (6%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Minehead?

The top industries in Minehead include Residents property management (24 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (23 companies), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (15 companies).

How fast is Minehead growing as a business hub?

43.6% of currently active companies in Minehead were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Minehead?

Our database contains 3,724 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Minehead. The largest category is Governance with 1,747 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Minehead?

The oldest company registration in Minehead dates back to 1894, spanning over 132 years of business history.

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