Companies in Olney

United Kingdom|45.2% formed since 2020|5% inactive|Data updated 3 Sept 2026
640
Active

640 active companies are registered in Olney with Companies House. Out of 740 companies ever registered here, 36 are no longer active — a 86% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 45.2% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (51%) 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 65 companies. Olney is home to 19 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 24 government contracts worth £3.8M in total. The average company age is 10.3 years. The earliest company registration in Olney dates back to 1946.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

640
Active Companies
740
Total Registered
1946
Oldest Company
45.2%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
13%
35%
44%
Pre-1990: 23
1990s: 36
2000s: 97
2010s: 256
2020s: 325

Data Signals

Governance
1,9986 src
Financial
1,4958 src
Compliance
5079 src
Risk
2498 src
quality
514 src
Trade
451 src
growth
292 src
innovation
92 src
operational
41 src
ESG
42 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Olney is 10.3 years old. There are 19 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 5 registered charities operate locally.

10.3 yrs
Avg company age
19
FCA regulated
5
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 1 (25%)Medium: 1 (25%)Large: 2 (50%)

Government Investment

Companies in Olney have been awarded 24 government contracts with a combined value of £3.8M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Olney?

There are 640 active companies registered in Olney, out of 740 total. 36 (5%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Olney?

The top industries in Olney include Management consultancy activities other than financial management (65 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (28 companies), Information technology consultancy activities (27 companies).

How fast is Olney growing as a business hub?

45.2% of currently active companies in Olney were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Olney?

Our database contains 4,391 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Olney. The largest category is Governance with 1,998 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Olney?

The oldest company registration in Olney 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.