Companies in Swanley

United Kingdom|50% formed since 2020|5% inactive|Data updated 4 Sept 2026
2,039
Active

2,039 active companies are registered in Swanley with Companies House. Out of 2,352 companies ever registered here, 116 are no longer active — a 87% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 50% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (57%) 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 121 companies. 103 medium and large companies operate here, indicating a significant commercial presence. Swanley is home to 22 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 36 government contracts worth £32.9M in total. The average company age is 9.4 years. The earliest company registration in Swanley dates back to 1911.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

2,039
Active Companies
2,352
Total Registered
1911
Oldest Company
50%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
15%
30%
50%
Pre-1990: 31
1990s: 68
2000s: 351
2010s: 704
2020s: 1,171

Data Signals

Governance
6,4216 src
Financial
4,98210 src
Compliance
1,43415 src
Risk
1,2377 src
quality
945 src
Trade
932 src
growth
541 src
ESG
414 src
operational
311 src
corporate_structure
141 src
innovation
82 src
regulatory
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Swanley is 9.4 years old. There are 22 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 17 registered charities operate locally.

9.4 yrs
Avg company age
22
FCA regulated
17
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 57 (36%)Medium: 7 (4%)Large: 96 (60%)

Government Investment

Companies in Swanley have been awarded 36 government contracts with a combined value of £32.9M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Swanley?

There are 2,039 active companies registered in Swanley, out of 2,352 total. 116 (5%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Swanley?

The top industries in Swanley include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (121 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (106 companies), Development of building projects (91 companies).

How fast is Swanley growing as a business hub?

50% of currently active companies in Swanley were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Swanley?

Our database contains 14,410 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Swanley. The largest category is Governance with 6,421 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Swanley?

The oldest company registration in Swanley dates back to 1911, spanning over 115 years of business history.

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