Companies in South Croydon

United Kingdom|54% formed since 2020|8% inactive|Data updated 8 Sept 2026
3,810
Active

3,810 active companies are registered in South Croydon with Companies House. Out of 4,545 companies ever registered here, 344 are no longer active — a 84% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 54% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (65%) 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 291 companies. South Croydon is home to 41 FCA-regulated firms and 33 registered charities. Companies here hold 44 government contracts worth £14.0M in total. The average company age is 8.0 years. The earliest company registration in South Croydon dates back to 1921.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

3,810
Active Companies
4,545
Total Registered
1921
Oldest Company
54%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
8%
32%
56%
Pre-1990: 75
1990s: 99
2000s: 377
2010s: 1,446
2020s: 2,491

Data Signals

Governance
11,6196 src
Financial
7,7559 src
Compliance
2,20812 src
Risk
1,64310 src
quality
3064 src
Trade
1132 src
growth
522 src
ESG
244 src
operational
151 src
innovation
21 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in South Croydon is 8 years old. There are 41 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 33 registered charities operate locally.

8 yrs
Avg company age
41
FCA regulated
33
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

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

Government Investment

Companies in South Croydon have been awarded 44 government contracts with a combined value of £14.0M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in South Croydon?

There are 3,810 active companies registered in South Croydon, out of 4,545 total. 344 (8%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in South Croydon?

The top industries in South Croydon include Buying and selling of own real estate (291 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (212 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (171 companies).

How fast is South Croydon growing as a business hub?

54% of currently active companies in South Croydon were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in South Croydon?

Our database contains 23,737 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in South Croydon. The largest category is Governance with 11,619 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in South Croydon?

The oldest company registration in South Croydon dates back to 1921, spanning over 105 years of business history.

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