Companies in Weston Super Mare

United Kingdom|36.6% formed since 2020|6% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
456
Active

456 active companies are registered in Weston Super Mare with Companies House. Out of 557 companies ever registered here, 35 are no longer active — a 82% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 36.6% of current companies established since 2020. A wave of registrations in the 2010s accounts for 36% of active companies, pointing to a decade of strong entrepreneurial activity. The most common industry sector is residents property management, with 43 companies. Weston Super Mare is home to 11 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 35 government contracts worth £41.5M in total. The average company age is 15.5 years, suggesting a mature business environment. The earliest company registration in Weston Super Mare dates back to 1897.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

456
Active Companies
557
Total Registered
1897
Oldest Company
36.6%
Growth (2020s)

An established business centre with companies averaging 15.5 years of operation.

Incorporation by Decade
9%
18%
30%
36%
Pre-1990: 48
1990s: 42
2000s: 99
2010s: 163
2020s: 199

Data Signals

Governance
1,9814 src
Financial
1,74510 src
Risk
2897 src
Compliance
23310 src
Trade
762 src
quality
514 src
growth
382 src
operational
61 src
ESG
63 src
innovation
52 src
regulatory
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Weston Super Mare is 15.5 years old. There are 11 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 7 registered charities operate locally.

15.5 yrs
Avg company age
11
FCA regulated
7
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 6 (35%)Medium: 1 (6%)Large: 10 (59%)

Government Investment

Companies in Weston Super Mare have been awarded 35 government contracts with a combined value of £41.5M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Weston Super Mare?

There are 456 active companies registered in Weston Super Mare, out of 557 total. 35 (6%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Weston Super Mare?

The top industries in Weston Super Mare include Residents property management (43 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (30 companies), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (22 companies).

How fast is Weston Super Mare growing as a business hub?

36.6% of currently active companies in Weston Super Mare were incorporated since 2020, indicating moderate recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Weston Super Mare?

Our database contains 4,431 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Weston Super Mare. The largest category is Governance with 1,981 signals from 4 sources.

When was the first company registered in Weston Super Mare?

The oldest company registration in Weston Super Mare dates back to 1897, spanning over 129 years of business history.

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