Companies in Banbury

United Kingdom|48.6% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
5,243
Active

5,243 active companies are based in Banbury according to Companies House records. Out of 5,699 companies ever registered here, 8 are no longer active — a 92% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 48.6% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (53%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is management consultancy activities other than financial management, with 288 companies. 97 medium and large companies operate here, indicating a significant commercial presence. Banbury is home to 78 FCA-regulated firms and 58 registered charities. Companies here hold 250 government contracts worth £214.2M in total. The average company age is 9.5 years. The earliest company registration in Banbury dates back to 1900.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

5,243
Active Companies
5,699
Total Registered
1900
Oldest Company
48.6%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
12%
33%
49%
Pre-1990: 157
1990s: 197
2000s: 701
2010s: 1,870
2020s: 2,774

Top Industries

Management consultancy activities other than financial management288→Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate223→Dormant Company164→Buying and selling of own real estate156→Other business support service activities n.e.c.146→Information technology consultancy activities126→Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.117→Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet114→Other service activities n.e.c.108→Construction of domestic buildings90→

Data Signals

Governance
16,3386 src
Financial
10,61711 src
Compliance
3,56813 src
Risk
2,16210 src
Trade
6942 src
growth
2602 src
quality
2594 src
ESG
1795 src
operational
621 src
innovation
582 src
corporate_structure
271 src
regulatory
21 src

Top Companies in Banbury

NORBAR TORQUE TOOLS LIMITED
Manufacture of toolsEst. 194339 signals
KARCHER (U.K.) LIMITED
Agents involved in the sale of machinery, industrial equipment, ships and aircraftEst. 197854 signals
DEMATIC LIMITED
Manufacture of other special-purpose machinery n.e.c.Est. 200693 signals
MAGNA INTERNATIONAL HOLDING (UK) LIMITED
Manufacture of other parts and accessories for motor vehiclesEst. 199627 signals
DCS GROUP (UK) LIMITED
Other manufacturing n.e.c.Est. 199195 signals
LLOYDS BANK COMMERCIAL FINANCE LIMITED
Financial leasingEst. 196288 signals
AGILYSIS LIMITED
Information technology consultancy activitiesEst. 201728 signals
MIDDLETON CHENEY PRE-SCHOOL LIMITED
Pre-primary educationEst. 201225 signals
BLOXHAM SCHOOL LIMITED
General secondary educationEst. 199924 signals
WILBO'S BLENDS LIMITED
Manufacture of other food products n.e.c.Est. 202121 signals

Business Landscape

The average active company in Banbury is 9.5 years old. There are 78 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 58 registered charities operate locally.

9.5 yrs
Avg company age
78
FCA regulated
58
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 77 (44%)Medium: 22 (13%)Large: 75 (43%)

Government Investment

Companies in Banbury have been awarded 250 government contracts with a combined value of £214.2M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Banbury?

There are 5,243 active companies registered in Banbury, out of 5,699 total. 8 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Banbury?

The top industries in Banbury include Management consultancy activities other than financial management (288 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (223 companies), Dormant Company (164 companies).

How fast is Banbury growing as a business hub?

48.6% of currently active companies in Banbury were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Banbury?

Our database contains 34,226 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Banbury. The largest category is Governance with 16,338 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Banbury?

The oldest company registration in Banbury dates back to 1900, spanning over 126 years of business history.

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