Companies in Basingstoke

United Kingdom|47.8% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
6,815
Active

6,815 active companies are based in Basingstoke according to Companies House records. Out of 7,454 companies ever registered here, 11 are no longer active — a 91% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 47.8% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (52%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is information technology consultancy activities, with 352 companies. The area hosts 199 large enterprises, 94 small firms. Basingstoke is home to 177 FCA-regulated firms and 57 registered charities. Companies here hold 869 government contracts worth £3.4B in total. The average company age is 9.7 years. The earliest company registration in Basingstoke dates back to 1883.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

6,815
Active Companies
7,454
Total Registered
1883
Oldest Company
47.8%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
11%
35%
47%
Pre-1990: 257
1990s: 275
2000s: 809
2010s: 2,584
2020s: 3,529

Top Industries

Information technology consultancy activities352→Management consultancy activities other than financial management314→Buying and selling of own real estate266→Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate225→Other business support service activities n.e.c.214→Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.166→Dormant Company161→Business and domestic software development139→Freight transport by road136→Other human health activities133→

Data Signals

Governance
21,1775 src
Financial
13,71011 src
Compliance
5,02916 src
Risk
3,21610 src
growth
8862 src
Trade
8332 src
quality
3924 src
ESG
2516 src
operational
801 src
innovation
772 src
corporate_structure
521 src
regulatory
21 src

Top Companies in Basingstoke

ELIS UK LIMITED
Renting and leasing of other personal and household goodsEst. 192895 signals
SYNERGY HEALTH (UK) LIMITED
Other manufacturing n.e.c.Est. 197098 signals
SWARCO UK & IRELAND LTD
Manufacture of other electrical equipmentEst. 198084 signals
BLATCHFORD LIMITED
Other manufacturing n.e.c.Est. 191948 signals
VOLEX PLC
Manufacture of electronic componentsEst. 191928 signals
DE LA RUE LIMITED
Printing n.e.c.Est. 199938 signals
CENTERPRISE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
Manufacture of computers and peripheral equipmentEst. 1983265 signals
GENUS BREEDING LIMITED
Technical testing and analysisEst. 1974106 signals
DE LA RUE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED.
Printing n.e.c.Est. 196295 signals
LAVAZZA PROFESSIONAL UK LIMITED
Production of coffee and coffee substitutesEst. 200860 signals

Business Landscape

The average active company in Basingstoke is 9.7 years old. There are 177 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 57 registered charities operate locally.

9.7 yrs
Avg company age
177
FCA regulated
57
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 94 (31%)Medium: 9 (3%)Large: 199 (66%)

Government Investment

Companies in Basingstoke have been awarded 869 government contracts with a combined value of £3376.6M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Basingstoke?

There are 6,815 active companies registered in Basingstoke, out of 7,454 total. 11 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Basingstoke?

The top industries in Basingstoke include Information technology consultancy activities (352 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (314 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (266 companies).

How fast is Basingstoke growing as a business hub?

47.8% of currently active companies in Basingstoke were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Basingstoke?

Our database contains 45,705 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Basingstoke. The largest category is Governance with 21,177 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Basingstoke?

The oldest company registration in Basingstoke dates back to 1883, spanning over 143 years of business history.

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