Companies in Shrewsbury

United Kingdom|43% formed since 2020|4% inactive|Data updated 4 Sept 2026
7,850
Active

7,850 active companies are based in Shrewsbury according to Companies House records. Out of 8,811 companies ever registered here, 377 are no longer active — a 89% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 43% of current companies established since 2020. A wave of registrations in the 2010s accounts for 37% of active companies, pointing to a decade of strong entrepreneurial activity. The most common industry sector is residents property management, with 737 companies. 65 medium and large companies operate here, indicating a significant commercial presence. Shrewsbury is home to 151 FCA-regulated firms and 108 registered charities. Companies here hold 157 government contracts worth £1.1B in total. The average company age is 10.7 years. The earliest company registration in Shrewsbury dates back to 1902.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

7,850
Active Companies
8,811
Total Registered
1902
Oldest Company
43%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
16%
33%
44%
Pre-1990: 279
1990s: 296
2000s: 1,362
2010s: 2,905
2020s: 3,879

Top Industries

Residents property management737→Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate419→Management consultancy activities other than financial management333→Buying and selling of own real estate267→Management of real estate on a fee or contract basis232→Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.200→Other business support service activities n.e.c.199→Development of building projects195→Dormant Company150→Other human health activities131→

Data Signals

Governance
25,1276 src
Financial
17,46311 src
Compliance
5,31016 src
Risk
3,90310 src
Trade
6562 src
quality
6535 src
growth
1912 src
ESG
1526 src
operational
1391 src
innovation
642 src
corporate_structure
71 src

Top Companies in Shrewsbury

FIELD STUDIES COUNCIL
Other education n.e.c.Est. 194687 signals
GOODALL BATES & TODD LIMITED
Other treatment of petroleum products (excluding petrochemicals manufacture)Est. 190626 signals
DARWIN GROUP LIMITED
Other manufacturing n.e.c.Est. 200547 signals
BETHPHAGE
Residential care activities for learning difficulties, mental health and substance abuseEst. 199434 signals
ST MARYS SCHOOL LTD
Other residential care activities n.e.c.Est. 201928 signals
MORRIS & COMPANY LIMITED
Development of building projectsEst. 192223 signals
SHROPSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST
Botanical and zoological gardens and nature reserves activitiesEst. 196223 signals
SHREWSBURY TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB LIMITED
Operation of sports facilitiesEst. 193622 signals
THE FOUNDRY LIMITED
Other activities of employment placement agenciesEst. 199338 signals
CUBIQUITY LIMITED
Printing n.e.c.Est. 200927 signals

Business Landscape

The average active company in Shrewsbury is 10.7 years old. There are 151 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 108 registered charities operate locally.

10.7 yrs
Avg company age
151
FCA regulated
108
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 76 (54%)Medium: 7 (5%)Large: 58 (41%)

Government Investment

Companies in Shrewsbury have been awarded 157 government contracts with a combined value of £1098.7M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Shrewsbury?

There are 7,850 active companies registered in Shrewsbury, out of 8,811 total. 377 (4%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Shrewsbury?

The top industries in Shrewsbury include Residents property management (737 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (419 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (333 companies).

How fast is Shrewsbury growing as a business hub?

43% of currently active companies in Shrewsbury were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Shrewsbury?

Our database contains 53,665 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Shrewsbury. The largest category is Governance with 25,127 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Shrewsbury?

The oldest company registration in Shrewsbury dates back to 1902, spanning over 124 years of business history.

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