Companies in Rochester

United Kingdom|57.1% formed since 2020|8% inactive|Data updated 13 Sept 2026
6,464
Active

6,464 active companies are based in Rochester according to Companies House records. Out of 7,655 companies ever registered here, 611 are no longer active — a 84% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 57.1% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (67%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is buying and selling of own real estate, with 362 companies. 54 medium and large companies operate here, indicating a significant commercial presence. Rochester is home to 90 FCA-regulated firms and 60 registered charities. Companies here hold 192 government contracts worth £647.6M in total. The average company age is 7.9 years. The earliest company registration in Rochester dates back to 1895.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

6,464
Active Companies
7,655
Total Registered
1895
Oldest Company
57.1%
Growth (2020s)

Rochester is a growth hotspot — over half of its active companies were formed since 2020.

Incorporation by Decade
8%
30%
58%
Pre-1990: 148
1990s: 186
2000s: 608
2010s: 2,252
2020s: 4,361

Top Industries

Buying and selling of own real estate362→Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate300→Management consultancy activities other than financial management217→Other business support service activities n.e.c.181→Development of building projects156→Other service activities n.e.c.156→Electrical installation153→Dormant Company142→Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet131→Construction of domestic buildings126→

Data Signals

Governance
19,7276 src
Financial
13,62411 src
Compliance
3,88317 src
Risk
2,9349 src
quality
5316 src
Trade
4711 src
growth
2372 src
operational
1141 src
ESG
755 src
innovation
312 src
corporate_structure
11 src

Top Companies in Rochester

LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST
Pre-primary educationEst. 198999 signals
R.SWAIN & SONS LIMITED
Freight transport by roadEst. 194135 signals
MTS CLEANSING SERVICES LIMITED
SewerageEst. 198637 signals
A.C. GOATHAM AND SON LIMITED
Growing of pome fruits and stone fruitsEst. 201525 signals

Business Landscape

The average active company in Rochester is 7.9 years old. There are 90 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 60 registered charities operate locally.

7.9 yrs
Avg company age
90
FCA regulated
60
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 45 (45%)Medium: 14 (14%)Large: 40 (40%)

Government Investment

Companies in Rochester have been awarded 192 government contracts with a combined value of £647.6M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Rochester?

There are 6,464 active companies registered in Rochester, out of 7,655 total. 611 (8%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Rochester?

The top industries in Rochester include Buying and selling of own real estate (362 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (300 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (217 companies).

How fast is Rochester growing as a business hub?

57.1% of currently active companies in Rochester were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Rochester?

Our database contains 41,628 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Rochester. The largest category is Governance with 19,727 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Rochester?

The oldest company registration in Rochester dates back to 1895, spanning over 131 years of business history.

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