Companies in Richmond

United Kingdom|44.1% formed since 2020|12% inactive|Data updated 30 Oct 2026
5,801
Active

5,801 active companies are based in Richmond according to Companies House records. Out of 7,005 companies ever registered here, 845 are no longer active — a 83% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 44.1% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (56%) 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 407 companies. 93 medium and large companies operate here, indicating a significant commercial presence. Richmond is home to 140 FCA-regulated firms and 73 registered charities. Companies here hold 131 government contracts worth £22.5M in total. The average company age is 10.9 years. The earliest company registration in Richmond dates back to 1886.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

5,801
Active Companies
7,005
Total Registered
1886
Oldest Company
44.1%
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: 246
1990s: 259
2000s: 905
2010s: 2,262
2020s: 3,265

Data Signals

Governance
24,5325 src
Financial
22,14310 src
Risk
3,7519 src
Compliance
2,61016 src
Trade
8342 src
quality
4014 src
growth
1992 src
innovation
1112 src
ESG
1076 src
operational
361 src
corporate_structure
141 src
regulatory
21 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Richmond is 10.9 years old. There are 140 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 73 registered charities operate locally.

10.9 yrs
Avg company age
140
FCA regulated
73
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 108 (54%)Medium: 6 (3%)Large: 87 (43%)

Government Investment

Companies in Richmond have been awarded 131 government contracts with a combined value of £22.5M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Richmond?

There are 5,801 active companies registered in Richmond, out of 7,005 total. 845 (12%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Richmond?

The top industries in Richmond include Management consultancy activities other than financial management (407 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (326 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (230 companies).

How fast is Richmond growing as a business hub?

44.1% 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 54,740 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Richmond. The largest category is Governance with 24,532 signals from 5 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.