Companies in Swanscombe

United Kingdom|68.8% formed since 2020|9% inactive|Data updated 15 Sept 2026
855
Active

855 active companies are registered in Swanscombe with Companies House. Out of 1,051 companies ever registered here, 92 are no longer active — a 81% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 68.8% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (85%) 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 70 companies. With an average company age of just 4.7 years, Swanscombe has a notably young business ecosystem.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

855
Active Companies
1,051
Total Registered
1982
Oldest Company
68.8%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
26%
71%
Pre-1990: 2
2000s: 31
2010s: 270
2020s: 726

Data Signals

Governance
2,5234 src
Financial
1,5616 src
Compliance
39811 src
Risk
2947 src
quality
464 src
Trade
211 src
ESG
163 src
operational
131 src
growth
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Swanscombe is 4.7 years old. There are 8 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 4 registered charities operate locally.

4.7 yrs
Avg company age
8
FCA regulated
4
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 2 (50%)Large: 2 (50%)

Government Investment

Companies in Swanscombe have been awarded 1 government contracts with a combined value of £0.1M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Swanscombe?

There are 855 active companies registered in Swanscombe, out of 1,051 total. 92 (9%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Swanscombe?

The top industries in Swanscombe include Buying and selling of own real estate (70 companies), Information technology consultancy activities (52 companies), Other human health activities (30 companies).

How fast is Swanscombe growing as a business hub?

68.8% of currently active companies in Swanscombe were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Swanscombe?

Our database contains 4,873 data signals across 9 categories for active companies in Swanscombe. The largest category is Governance with 2,523 signals from 4 sources.

When was the first company registered in Swanscombe?

The oldest company registration in Swanscombe dates back to 1982, spanning over 44 years of business history.

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