Companies in Aylesford

United Kingdom|47.4% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
1,583
Active

1,583 active companies are registered in Aylesford with Companies House. Out of 1,729 companies ever registered here, 2 are no longer active — a 92% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 47.4% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (51%) 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 109 companies. Aylesford is home to 29 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 59 government contracts worth £39.9M in total. The average company age is 9.4 years. The earliest company registration in Aylesford dates back to 1937.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

1,583
Active Companies
1,729
Total Registered
1937
Oldest Company
47.4%
Growth (2020s)

A diverse local economy with no single sector accounting for more than 15% of businesses.

Incorporation by Decade
13%
34%
46%
Pre-1990: 48
1990s: 65
2000s: 226
2010s: 590
2020s: 800

Data Signals

Governance
4,9005 src
Financial
3,2189 src
Compliance
1,07112 src
Risk
7508 src
Trade
1832 src
quality
804 src
growth
692 src
ESG
475 src
operational
301 src
innovation
72 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Aylesford is 9.4 years old. There are 29 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 14 registered charities operate locally.

9.4 yrs
Avg company age
29
FCA regulated
14
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 20 (45%)Medium: 4 (9%)Large: 20 (45%)

Government Investment

Companies in Aylesford have been awarded 59 government contracts with a combined value of £39.9M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Aylesford?

There are 1,583 active companies registered in Aylesford, out of 1,729 total. 2 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Aylesford?

The top industries in Aylesford include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (109 companies), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (100 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (64 companies).

How fast is Aylesford growing as a business hub?

47.4% of currently active companies in Aylesford were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Aylesford?

Our database contains 10,355 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Aylesford. The largest category is Governance with 4,900 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Aylesford?

The oldest company registration in Aylesford dates back to 1937, spanning over 89 years of business history.

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