Companies in England

England1100 towns & cities|Data verified: 2026-09-12
26,884Active Companies

The England region has 26,884 active companies across 1100 towns and cities. The leading industry is residents property management with 3,460 firms. The average company age is 8.9 years. Top business centres include CROYDON (19,206) and MITCHAM (4,350).

26,884
Active
4,016
Dissolved
1100
Locations
8.9y
Avg Age
Formation by Decade
10%
30%
54%
Pre-1990: 1,364
1990s: 1,197
2000s: 3,824
2010s: 11,819
2020s: 21,313
Top Locations in England
CROYDON19,206 companiesMITCHAM4,350 companiesSOUTH CROYDON3,792 companiesTHORNTON HEATH2,673 companiesCATERHAM2,273 companiesPURLEY2,012 companiesCOULSDON1,824 companiesKENLEY753 companiesBERWICK-UPON-TWEED573 companiesWARLINGHAM538 companiesWHYTELEAFE520 companiesBERWICK UPON TWEED429 companiesGRAND CAYMAN388 companiesCHIPSTEAD118 companiesWOLDINGHAM57 companies
Leading Industries
Residents property management3,460›Buying and selling of own real estate2,618›Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate1,980›Management consultancy activities other than financial management1,368›Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet1,135›Other business support service activities n.e.c.1,096›Information technology consultancy activities1,005›Development of building projects811›Other service activities n.e.c.802›Construction of domestic buildings688›
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Frequently Asked Questions about England

How many companies are in England?

There are 26,884 active companies registered in England, out of 32,907 total (including 4,016 dissolved).

What are the main business centres in England?

The top business locations in England are: CROYDON (19,206), MITCHAM (4,350), SOUTH CROYDON (3,792), THORNTON HEATH (2,673), CATERHAM (2,273).

What are the top industries in England?

The leading industries in England by active company count are: Residents property management (3,460), Buying and selling of own real estate (2,618), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (1,980).

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Data sourced from Companies House, HM Land Registry, FCA Register, and 50+ government databases. Last updated: 2026-09-12.