Companies in Stone

United Kingdom|46% formed since 2020|7% inactive|Data updated 13 Sept 2026
1,399
Active

1,399 active companies are registered in Stone with Companies House. Out of 1,590 companies ever registered here, 115 are no longer active — a 88% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 46% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (53%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is other letting and operating of own or leased real estate, with 78 companies. Stone is home to 22 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 41 government contracts worth £362.0M in total. The average company age is 10.0 years. The earliest company registration in Stone dates back to 1924.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

1,399
Active Companies
1,590
Total Registered
1924
Oldest Company
46%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
12%
34%
47%
Pre-1990: 46
1990s: 65
2000s: 182
2010s: 533
2020s: 746

Data Signals

Governance
4,3856 src
Financial
3,31110 src
Compliance
1,08214 src
Risk
8268 src
quality
2175 src
Trade
2001 src
innovation
852 src
ESG
475 src
growth
452 src
operational
201 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Stone is 10 years old. There are 22 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 15 registered charities operate locally.

10 yrs
Avg company age
22
FCA regulated
15
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 29 (63%)Medium: 3 (7%)Large: 14 (30%)

Government Investment

Companies in Stone have been awarded 41 government contracts with a combined value of £362.0M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Stone?

There are 1,399 active companies registered in Stone, out of 1,590 total. 115 (7%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Stone?

The top industries in Stone include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (78 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (70 companies), Activities of other holding companies n.e.c. (60 companies).

How fast is Stone growing as a business hub?

46% of currently active companies in Stone were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Stone?

Our database contains 10,218 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Stone. The largest category is Governance with 4,385 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Stone?

The oldest company registration in Stone dates back to 1924, spanning over 102 years of business history.

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