Companies in Bicester

United Kingdom|49.5% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
4,153
Active

4,153 active companies are registered in Bicester with Companies House. Out of 4,510 companies ever registered here, 3 are no longer active — a 92% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 49.5% 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 other letting and operating of own or leased real estate, with 247 companies. 64 medium and large companies operate here, indicating a significant commercial presence. Bicester is home to 91 FCA-regulated firms and 34 registered charities. Companies here hold 127 government contracts worth £98.0M in total. The average company age is 9.0 years. The earliest company registration in Bicester dates back to 1909.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

4,153
Active Companies
4,510
Total Registered
1909
Oldest Company
49.5%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
11%
34%
49%
Pre-1990: 116
1990s: 144
2000s: 497
2010s: 1,547
2020s: 2,206

Top Industries

Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate247→Management consultancy activities other than financial management246→Buying and selling of own real estate177→Other business support service activities n.e.c.159→Information technology consultancy activities120→Development of building projects98→Residents property management88→Dental practice activities86→Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet83→Other service activities n.e.c.81→

Data Signals

Governance
12,8635 src
Financial
8,24911 src
Compliance
2,82115 src
Risk
1,8299 src
Trade
4841 src
quality
2334 src
growth
1362 src
ESG
816 src
operational
691 src
innovation
512 src
corporate_structure
111 src
regulatory
11 src

Top Companies in Bicester

BRITISH BAKELS LIMITED
Manufacture of other food products n.e.c.Est. 194781 signals
E.P.BARRUS LIMITED
Operation of warehousing and storage facilities for land transport activitiesEst. 191726 signals
THE MENU PARTNERS LIMITED
Wholesale of fruit and vegetablesEst. 202020 signals
WEBMART LIMITED
Advertising agenciesEst. 199719 signals
PARK DISPLAY LIMITED
Other service activities n.e.c.Est. 200517 signals

Business Landscape

The average active company in Bicester is 9 years old. There are 91 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 34 registered charities operate locally.

9 yrs
Avg company age
91
FCA regulated
34
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 83 (56%)Medium: 11 (7%)Large: 53 (36%)

Government Investment

Companies in Bicester have been awarded 127 government contracts with a combined value of £98.0M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Bicester?

There are 4,153 active companies registered in Bicester, out of 4,510 total. 3 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Bicester?

The top industries in Bicester include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (247 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (246 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (177 companies).

How fast is Bicester growing as a business hub?

49.5% of currently active companies in Bicester were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Bicester?

Our database contains 26,828 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Bicester. The largest category is Governance with 12,863 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Bicester?

The oldest company registration in Bicester dates back to 1909, spanning over 117 years of business history.

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