Companies in Berkeley

United Kingdom|44.2% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
412
Active

412 active companies are registered in Berkeley with Companies House. Out of 444 companies ever registered here, 2 are no longer active — a 93% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 44.2% of current companies established since 2020. A wave of registrations in the 2010s accounts for 41% of active companies, pointing to a decade of strong entrepreneurial activity. The most common industry sector is production of electricity, with 22 companies. Companies here hold 10 government contracts worth £1.3M in total. The average company age is 9.5 years.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

412
Active Companies
444
Total Registered
1972
Oldest Company
44.2%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
14%
38%
43%
Pre-1990: 7
1990s: 15
2000s: 60
2010s: 170
2020s: 192

Data Signals

Governance
1,2973 src
Financial
7947 src
Compliance
2726 src
Risk
1847 src
Trade
461 src
quality
264 src
growth
101 src
innovation
62 src
operational
21 src
ESG
22 src
corporate_structure
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Berkeley is 9.5 years old. There are 10 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 7 registered charities operate locally.

9.5 yrs
Avg company age
10
FCA regulated
7
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 3 (50%)Medium: 1 (17%)Large: 2 (33%)

Government Investment

Companies in Berkeley have been awarded 10 government contracts with a combined value of £1.3M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Berkeley?

There are 412 active companies registered in Berkeley, out of 444 total. 2 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Berkeley?

The top industries in Berkeley include Production of electricity (22 companies), Development of building projects (20 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (18 companies).

How fast is Berkeley growing as a business hub?

44.2% of currently active companies in Berkeley were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Berkeley?

Our database contains 2,640 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Berkeley. The largest category is Governance with 1,297 signals from 3 sources.

When was the first company registered in Berkeley?

The oldest company registration in Berkeley dates back to 1972, spanning over 54 years of business history.

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