Companies in Brighouse

United Kingdom|48.9% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
1,361
Active

1,361 active companies are registered in Brighouse with Companies House. Out of 1,512 companies ever registered here, 6 are no longer active — a 90% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 48.9% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (54%) 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 80 companies. Brighouse is home to 32 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 45 government contracts worth £2.5B in total. The average company age is 10.1 years. The earliest company registration in Brighouse dates back to 1914.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

1,361
Active Companies
1,512
Total Registered
1914
Oldest Company
48.9%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
11%
33%
48%
Pre-1990: 69
1990s: 47
2000s: 170
2010s: 496
2020s: 730

Data Signals

Governance
4,2075 src
Financial
2,6559 src
Compliance
92111 src
Risk
6439 src
Trade
2261 src
quality
1044 src
growth
461 src
operational
261 src
ESG
213 src
innovation
92 src
regulatory
21 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Brighouse is 10.1 years old. There are 32 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 12 registered charities operate locally.

10.1 yrs
Avg company age
32
FCA regulated
12
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 6 (22%)Medium: 3 (11%)Large: 18 (67%)

Government Investment

Companies in Brighouse have been awarded 45 government contracts with a combined value of £2537.9M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Brighouse?

There are 1,361 active companies registered in Brighouse, out of 1,512 total. 6 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Brighouse?

The top industries in Brighouse include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (80 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (56 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (43 companies).

How fast is Brighouse growing as a business hub?

48.9% of currently active companies in Brighouse were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Brighouse?

Our database contains 8,860 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Brighouse. The largest category is Governance with 4,207 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Brighouse?

The oldest company registration in Brighouse dates back to 1914, spanning over 112 years of business history.

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