Companies in England

England1219 towns & cities|Data verified: 2026-10-30
27,353Active Companies

The England region has 27,353 active companies across 1219 towns and cities. The leading industry is residents property management with 3,433 firms. The average company age is 9.0 years. Top business centres include CROYDON (18,963) and MITCHAM (4,284).

27,353
Active
4,895
Dissolved
1219
Locations
9.0y
Avg Age
Formation by Decade
10%
30%
54%
Pre-1990: 1,345
1990s: 1,185
2000s: 3,791
2010s: 11,630
2020s: 21,107
Top Locations in England
CROYDON18,963 companiesMITCHAM4,284 companiesSOUTH CROYDON3,735 companiesTHORNTON HEATH2,621 companiesCATERHAM2,266 companiesPURLEY1,996 companiesCOULSDON1,804 companiesKENLEY746 companiesBERWICK-UPON-TWEED581 companiesWARLINGHAM537 companiesWHYTELEAFE517 companiesBERWICK UPON TWEED427 companiesGRAND CAYMAN387 companiesCHIPSTEAD118 companiesWOLDINGHAM57 companies
Leading Industries
Residents property management3,433›Buying and selling of own real estate2,616›Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate1,969›Management consultancy activities other than financial management1,361›Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet1,131›Other business support service activities n.e.c.1,074›Information technology consultancy activities985›Development of building projects799›Other service activities n.e.c.789›Construction of domestic buildings674›
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Frequently Asked Questions about England

How many companies are in England?

There are 27,353 active companies registered in England, out of 34,017 total (including 4,895 dissolved).

What are the main business centres in England?

The top business locations in England are: CROYDON (18,963), MITCHAM (4,284), SOUTH CROYDON (3,735), THORNTON HEATH (2,621), CATERHAM (2,266).

What are the top industries in England?

The leading industries in England by active company count are: Residents property management (3,433), Buying and selling of own real estate (2,616), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (1,969).

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Data sourced from Companies House, HM Land Registry, FCA Register, and 50+ government databases. Last updated: 2026-10-30.