Companies in Alexandria

United Kingdom|65.4% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
462
Active

462 active companies are registered in Alexandria with Companies House. Out of 520 companies ever registered here, 2 are no longer active — a 89% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 65.4% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (72%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is hairdressing and other beauty treatment, with 21 companies. The average company age is 6.7 years. The earliest company registration in Alexandria dates back to 1919.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

462
Active Companies
520
Total Registered
1919
Oldest Company
65.4%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
25%
64%
Pre-1990: 11
1990s: 11
2000s: 34
2010s: 132
2020s: 332

Data Signals

Governance
1,3803 src
Financial
6887 src
Compliance
1977 src
Risk
1096 src
Trade
392 src
quality
322 src
operational
81 src
ESG
41 src
innovation
22 src
growth
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Alexandria is 6.7 years old. There are 10 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 3 registered charities operate locally.

6.7 yrs
Avg company age
10
FCA regulated
3
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 1 (11%)Large: 8 (89%)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Alexandria?

There are 462 active companies registered in Alexandria, out of 520 total. 2 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Alexandria?

The top industries in Alexandria include Hairdressing and other beauty treatment (21 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (18 companies), Take-away food shops and mobile food stands (18 companies).

How fast is Alexandria growing as a business hub?

65.4% of currently active companies in Alexandria were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Alexandria?

Our database contains 2,460 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Alexandria. The largest category is Governance with 1,380 signals from 3 sources.

When was the first company registered in Alexandria?

The oldest company registration in Alexandria dates back to 1919, spanning over 107 years of business history.

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