Companies in Northamptonshire

United Kingdom|10.8% formed since 2020|3% inactive|Data updated 4 Sept 2026
703
Active

703 active companies are registered in Northamptonshire with Companies House. Out of 790 companies ever registered here, 27 are no longer active — a 89% survival rate. The most common industry sector is other business support service activities n.e.c., with 35 companies. Northamptonshire is home to 25 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 39 government contracts worth £52.1M in total. The average company age is 24.6 years, suggesting a mature business environment. The earliest company registration in Northamptonshire dates back to 1911.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

703
Active Companies
790
Total Registered
1911
Oldest Company
10.8%
Growth (2020s)

An established business centre with companies averaging 24.6 years of operation.

Incorporation by Decade
12%
18%
53%
11%
Pre-1990: 97
1990s: 146
2000s: 419
2010s: 42
2020s: 86

Data Signals

Governance
2,5595 src
Financial
2,11410 src
Compliance
67812 src
Risk
4728 src
Trade
1702 src
quality
564 src
ESG
524 src
growth
412 src
operational
261 src
innovation
82 src
corporate_structure
31 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Northamptonshire is 24.6 years old. There are 25 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 17 registered charities operate locally.

24.6 yrs
Avg company age
25
FCA regulated
17
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 14 (33%)Medium: 8 (19%)Large: 21 (49%)

Government Investment

Companies in Northamptonshire have been awarded 39 government contracts with a combined value of £52.1M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Northamptonshire?

There are 703 active companies registered in Northamptonshire, out of 790 total. 27 (3%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Northamptonshire?

The top industries in Northamptonshire include Other business support service activities n.e.c. (35 companies), Dormant Company (32 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (27 companies).

How fast is Northamptonshire growing as a business hub?

10.8% of currently active companies in Northamptonshire were incorporated since 2020, indicating steady recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Northamptonshire?

Our database contains 6,179 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Northamptonshire. The largest category is Governance with 2,559 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Northamptonshire?

The oldest company registration in Northamptonshire dates back to 1911, spanning over 115 years of business history.

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