Companies in Richmond

United Kingdom|43.9% formed since 2020|11% inactive|Data updated 13 Sept 2026
5,839
Active

5,839 active companies are based in Richmond according to Companies House records. Out of 6,974 companies ever registered here, 734 are no longer active — a 84% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 43.9% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (55%) 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 413 companies. 93 medium and large companies operate here, indicating a significant commercial presence. Richmond is home to 139 FCA-regulated firms and 74 registered charities. Companies here hold 129 government contracts worth £22.6M in total. The average company age is 10.8 years. The earliest company registration in Richmond dates back to 1886.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

5,839
Active Companies
6,974
Total Registered
1886
Oldest Company
43.9%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
13%
33%
47%
Pre-1990: 245
1990s: 259
2000s: 906
2010s: 2,258
2020s: 3,239

Data Signals

Governance
18,3266 src
Financial
13,26110 src
Compliance
4,20216 src
Risk
3,11610 src
Trade
4722 src
quality
3774 src
growth
1542 src
ESG
1056 src
innovation
972 src
operational
361 src
corporate_structure
141 src
regulatory
21 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Richmond is 10.8 years old. There are 139 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 74 registered charities operate locally.

10.8 yrs
Avg company age
139
FCA regulated
74
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 108 (54%)Medium: 5 (2%)Large: 88 (44%)

Government Investment

Companies in Richmond have been awarded 129 government contracts with a combined value of £22.6M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Richmond?

There are 5,839 active companies registered in Richmond, out of 6,974 total. 734 (11%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Richmond?

The top industries in Richmond include Management consultancy activities other than financial management (413 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (325 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (230 companies).

How fast is Richmond growing as a business hub?

43.9% of currently active companies in Richmond were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Richmond?

Our database contains 40,162 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Richmond. The largest category is Governance with 18,326 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Richmond?

The oldest company registration in Richmond dates back to 1886, spanning over 140 years of business history.

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