Companies in Carshalton

United Kingdom|57.1% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
2,086
Active

2,086 active companies are registered in Carshalton with Companies House. Out of 2,324 companies ever registered here, 3 are no longer active — a 90% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 57.1% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (62%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is buying and selling of own real estate, with 164 companies. Carshalton is home to 36 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 76 government contracts worth £1.3M in total. The average company age is 6.9 years. The earliest company registration in Carshalton dates back to 1933.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

2,086
Active Companies
2,324
Total Registered
1933
Oldest Company
57.1%
Growth (2020s)

Carshalton is a growth hotspot — over half of its active companies were formed since 2020.

Incorporation by Decade
34%
56%
Pre-1990: 21
1990s: 46
2000s: 157
2010s: 797
2020s: 1,303

Data Signals

Governance
6,2905 src
Financial
3,9438 src
Compliance
1,13810 src
Risk
5629 src
growth
942 src
quality
884 src
Trade
602 src
innovation
62 src
operational
41 src
ESG
22 src
regulatory
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Carshalton is 6.9 years old. There are 36 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 19 registered charities operate locally.

6.9 yrs
Avg company age
36
FCA regulated
19
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 4 (57%)Large: 3 (43%)

Government Investment

Companies in Carshalton have been awarded 76 government contracts with a combined value of £1.3M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Carshalton?

There are 2,086 active companies registered in Carshalton, out of 2,324 total. 3 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Carshalton?

The top industries in Carshalton include Buying and selling of own real estate (164 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (102 companies), Information technology consultancy activities (99 companies).

How fast is Carshalton growing as a business hub?

57.1% of currently active companies in Carshalton were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Carshalton?

Our database contains 12,188 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Carshalton. The largest category is Governance with 6,290 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Carshalton?

The oldest company registration in Carshalton dates back to 1933, spanning over 93 years of business history.

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