Companies in Bromsgrove

United Kingdom|47.2% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
4,206
Active

4,206 active companies are registered in Bromsgrove with Companies House. Out of 4,832 companies ever registered here, 13 are no longer active — a 87% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 47.2% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (51%) 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 229 companies. 55 medium and large companies operate here, indicating a significant commercial presence. Bromsgrove is home to 86 FCA-regulated firms and 26 registered charities. Companies here hold 175 government contracts worth £233.1M in total. The average company age is 9.7 years. The earliest company registration in Bromsgrove dates back to 1868.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

4,206
Active Companies
4,832
Total Registered
1868
Oldest Company
47.2%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
13%
35%
45%
Pre-1990: 144
1990s: 191
2000s: 647
2010s: 1,684
2020s: 2,166

Data Signals

Governance
12,9885 src
Financial
8,07211 src
Compliance
2,76513 src
Risk
2,0559 src
Trade
4552 src
quality
1814 src
growth
1782 src
ESG
915 src
operational
701 src
innovation
252 src
corporate_structure
51 src
regulatory
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Bromsgrove is 9.7 years old. There are 86 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 26 registered charities operate locally.

9.7 yrs
Avg company age
86
FCA regulated
26
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 49 (47%)Medium: 11 (11%)Large: 44 (42%)

Government Investment

Companies in Bromsgrove have been awarded 175 government contracts with a combined value of £233.1M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Bromsgrove?

There are 4,206 active companies registered in Bromsgrove, out of 4,832 total. 13 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Bromsgrove?

The top industries in Bromsgrove include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (229 companies), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (203 companies), Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet (173 companies).

How fast is Bromsgrove growing as a business hub?

47.2% of currently active companies in Bromsgrove were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Bromsgrove?

Our database contains 26,886 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Bromsgrove. The largest category is Governance with 12,988 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Bromsgrove?

The oldest company registration in Bromsgrove dates back to 1868, spanning over 158 years of business history.

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