Companies in Birchington

United Kingdom|48.5% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
396
Active

396 active companies are registered in Birchington with Companies House. Out of 438 companies ever registered here, 0 are no longer active — a 90% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 48.5% 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 residents property management, with 40 companies. The average company age is 10.7 years. The earliest company registration in Birchington dates back to 1897.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

396
Active Companies
438
Total Registered
1897
Oldest Company
48.5%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
15%
27%
48%
Pre-1990: 23
1990s: 19
2000s: 65
2010s: 120
2020s: 211

Data Signals

Governance
1,2505 src
Financial
91010 src
Compliance
2589 src
Risk
1676 src
Trade
351 src
quality
223 src
ESG
124 src
innovation
42 src
operational
31 src
growth
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Birchington is 10.7 years old. There are 10 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 3 registered charities operate locally.

10.7 yrs
Avg company age
10
FCA regulated
3
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 1 (7%)Large: 14 (93%)

Government Investment

Companies in Birchington have been awarded 1 government contracts with a combined value of £0.3M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Birchington?

There are 396 active companies registered in Birchington, out of 438 total. 0 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Birchington?

The top industries in Birchington include Residents property management (40 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (15 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (15 companies).

How fast is Birchington growing as a business hub?

48.5% of currently active companies in Birchington were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Birchington?

Our database contains 2,662 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Birchington. The largest category is Governance with 1,250 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Birchington?

The oldest company registration in Birchington dates back to 1897, spanning over 129 years of business history.

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