Companies in Oakham

United Kingdom|47.3% formed since 2020|6% inactive|Data updated 3 Sept 2026
1,595
Active

1,595 active companies are registered in Oakham with Companies House. Out of 1,813 companies ever registered here, 102 are no longer active — a 88% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 47.3% 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 93 companies. Oakham is home to 29 FCA-regulated firms and 26 registered charities. Companies here hold 47 government contracts worth £6.9M in total. The average company age is 9.9 years. The earliest company registration in Oakham dates back to 1932.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

1,595
Active Companies
1,813
Total Registered
1932
Oldest Company
47.3%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
13%
33%
48%
Pre-1990: 45
1990s: 62
2000s: 237
2010s: 588
2020s: 862

Data Signals

Governance
5,0116 src
Financial
3,57310 src
Compliance
1,21512 src
Risk
7089 src
Trade
1711 src
quality
1455 src
growth
552 src
innovation
452 src
ESG
244 src
operational
121 src
corporate_structure
31 src
regulatory
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Oakham is 9.9 years old. There are 29 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 26 registered charities operate locally.

9.9 yrs
Avg company age
29
FCA regulated
26
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 22 (59%)Medium: 3 (8%)Large: 12 (32%)

Government Investment

Companies in Oakham have been awarded 47 government contracts with a combined value of £6.9M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Oakham?

There are 1,595 active companies registered in Oakham, out of 1,813 total. 102 (6%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Oakham?

The top industries in Oakham include Management consultancy activities other than financial management (93 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (82 companies), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (65 companies).

How fast is Oakham growing as a business hub?

47.3% of currently active companies in Oakham were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Oakham?

Our database contains 10,963 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Oakham. The largest category is Governance with 5,011 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Oakham?

The oldest company registration in Oakham dates back to 1932, spanning over 94 years of business history.

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