Companies in Chertsey

United Kingdom|48.8% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
1,851
Active

1,851 active companies are registered in Chertsey with Companies House. Out of 2,021 companies ever registered here, 4 are no longer active — a 92% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 48.8% 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 buying and selling of own real estate, with 103 companies. Chertsey is home to 42 FCA-regulated firms and 24 registered charities. Companies here hold 49 government contracts worth £154.7M in total. The average company age is 9.6 years. The earliest company registration in Chertsey dates back to 1890.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

1,851
Active Companies
2,021
Total Registered
1890
Oldest Company
48.8%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
11%
33%
49%
Pre-1990: 68
1990s: 69
2000s: 227
2010s: 674
2020s: 983

Data Signals

Governance
5,7585 src
Financial
3,66210 src
Compliance
1,32515 src
Risk
7507 src
Trade
1762 src
quality
913 src
ESG
654 src
growth
552 src
operational
351 src
innovation
192 src
corporate_structure
121 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Chertsey is 9.6 years old. There are 42 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 24 registered charities operate locally.

9.6 yrs
Avg company age
42
FCA regulated
24
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 16 (36%)Medium: 3 (7%)Large: 26 (58%)

Government Investment

Companies in Chertsey have been awarded 49 government contracts with a combined value of £154.7M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Chertsey?

There are 1,851 active companies registered in Chertsey, out of 2,021 total. 4 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Chertsey?

The top industries in Chertsey include Buying and selling of own real estate (103 companies), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (96 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (92 companies).

How fast is Chertsey growing as a business hub?

48.8% of currently active companies in Chertsey were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Chertsey?

Our database contains 11,948 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Chertsey. The largest category is Governance with 5,758 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Chertsey?

The oldest company registration in Chertsey dates back to 1890, spanning over 136 years of business history.

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