Companies in Somerton

United Kingdom|44.4% formed since 2020|6% inactive|Data updated 12 Sept 2026
550
Active

550 active companies are registered in Somerton with Companies House. Out of 633 companies ever registered here, 37 are no longer active — a 87% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 44.4% 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 buying and selling of own real estate, with 22 companies. The average company age is 10.2 years. The earliest company registration in Somerton dates back to 1948.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

550
Active Companies
633
Total Registered
1948
Oldest Company
44.4%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
14%
33%
45%
Pre-1990: 15
1990s: 33
2000s: 89
2010s: 209
2020s: 278

Data Signals

Governance
1,7236 src
Financial
1,2209 src
Compliance
37710 src
Risk
2587 src
quality
755 src
Trade
421 src
innovation
142 src
operational
101 src
growth
82 src
ESG
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Somerton is 10.2 years old. There are 10 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 8 registered charities operate locally.

10.2 yrs
Avg company age
10
FCA regulated
8
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 8 (67%)Large: 4 (33%)

Government Investment

Companies in Somerton have been awarded 5 government contracts with a combined value of £1.4M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Somerton?

There are 550 active companies registered in Somerton, out of 633 total. 37 (6%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Somerton?

The top industries in Somerton include Buying and selling of own real estate (22 companies), Residents property management (22 companies), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (21 companies).

How fast is Somerton growing as a business hub?

44.4% of currently active companies in Somerton were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Somerton?

Our database contains 3,728 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Somerton. The largest category is Governance with 1,723 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Somerton?

The oldest company registration in Somerton dates back to 1948, spanning over 78 years of business history.

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