Companies in Bathgate

United Kingdom|65.6% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
1,729
Active

1,729 active companies are registered in Bathgate with Companies House. Out of 1,988 companies ever registered here, 2 are no longer active — a 87% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 65.6% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (74%) 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 93 companies. Bathgate is home to 46 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 7 government contracts worth £32.1M in total. The average company age is 6.0 years. The earliest company registration in Bathgate dates back to 1913.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

1,729
Active Companies
1,988
Total Registered
1913
Oldest Company
65.6%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
27%
64%
Pre-1990: 20
1990s: 29
2000s: 116
2010s: 544
2020s: 1,279

Data Signals

Governance
5,2333 src
Financial
2,68010 src
Compliance
88610 src
Risk
5067 src
Trade
852 src
quality
762 src
ESG
454 src
operational
361 src
growth
132 src
innovation
102 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Bathgate is 6 years old. There are 46 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 10 registered charities operate locally.

6 yrs
Avg company age
46
FCA regulated
10
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 6 (32%)Medium: 4 (21%)Large: 9 (47%)

Government Investment

Companies in Bathgate have been awarded 7 government contracts with a combined value of £32.1M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Bathgate?

There are 1,729 active companies registered in Bathgate, out of 1,988 total. 2 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Bathgate?

The top industries in Bathgate include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (93 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (68 companies), Freight transport by road (53 companies).

How fast is Bathgate growing as a business hub?

65.6% of currently active companies in Bathgate were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Bathgate?

Our database contains 9,570 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Bathgate. The largest category is Governance with 5,233 signals from 3 sources.

When was the first company registered in Bathgate?

The oldest company registration in Bathgate dates back to 1913, spanning over 113 years of business history.

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