Companies in Sutton Coldfield

United Kingdom|51.4% formed since 2020|7% inactive|Data updated 3 Sept 2026
8,777
Active

8,777 active companies are based in Sutton Coldfield according to Companies House records. Out of 10,455 companies ever registered here, 687 are no longer active — a 84% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 51.4% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (62%) 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 735 companies. 59 medium and large companies operate here, indicating a significant commercial presence. Sutton Coldfield is home to 140 FCA-regulated firms and 88 registered charities. Companies here hold 121 government contracts worth £34.3M in total. The average company age is 10.1 years. The earliest company registration in Sutton Coldfield dates back to 1874.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

8,777
Active Companies
10,455
Total Registered
1874
Oldest Company
51.4%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
9%
31%
52%
Pre-1990: 433
1990s: 275
2000s: 978
2010s: 3,242
2020s: 5,413

Data Signals

Governance
27,1066 src
Financial
18,42611 src
Compliance
5,47415 src
Risk
4,68510 src
quality
6586 src
Trade
4332 src
ESG
1534 src
growth
1392 src
operational
761 src
innovation
692 src
corporate_structure
61 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Sutton Coldfield is 10.1 years old. There are 140 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 88 registered charities operate locally.

10.1 yrs
Avg company age
140
FCA regulated
88
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 47 (44%)Medium: 6 (6%)Large: 53 (50%)

Government Investment

Companies in Sutton Coldfield have been awarded 121 government contracts with a combined value of £34.3M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Sutton Coldfield?

There are 8,777 active companies registered in Sutton Coldfield, out of 10,455 total. 687 (7%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Sutton Coldfield?

The top industries in Sutton Coldfield include Buying and selling of own real estate (735 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (601 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (415 companies).

How fast is Sutton Coldfield growing as a business hub?

51.4% of currently active companies in Sutton Coldfield were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Sutton Coldfield?

Our database contains 57,225 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Sutton Coldfield. The largest category is Governance with 27,106 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Sutton Coldfield?

The oldest company registration in Sutton Coldfield dates back to 1874, spanning over 152 years of business history.

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