5,086 active companies are based in Tamworth according to Companies House records. Out of 6,135 companies ever registered here, 646 are no longer active — a 83% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 52.7% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (64%) 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 245 companies. 76 medium and large companies operate here, indicating a significant commercial presence. Tamworth is home to 120 FCA-regulated firms and 27 registered charities. Companies here hold 163 government contracts worth £246.6M in total. The average company age is 9.0 years. The earliest company registration in Tamworth dates back to 1894.
Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026
Tamworth is a growth hotspot — over half of its active companies were formed since 2020.
The average active company in Tamworth is 9 years old. There are 120 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 27 registered charities operate locally.
Companies in Tamworth have been awarded 163 government contracts with a combined value of £246.6M. See the Top Government Contractors report.
There are 5,086 active companies registered in Tamworth, out of 6,135 total. 646 (11%) are no longer active.
The top industries in Tamworth include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (245 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (203 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (195 companies).
52.7% of currently active companies in Tamworth were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.
Our database contains 45,971 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Tamworth. The largest category is Governance with 21,313 signals from 5 sources.
The oldest company registration in Tamworth dates back to 1894, spanning over 132 years of business history.