Companies in Chessington

United Kingdom|52.3% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
1,828
Active

1,828 active companies are registered in Chessington with Companies House. Out of 2,019 companies ever registered here, 2 are no longer active — a 91% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 52.3% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (57%) 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 99 companies. Chessington is home to 41 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 133 government contracts worth £11.4M in total. The average company age is 9.2 years. The earliest company registration in Chessington dates back to 1936.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

1,828
Active Companies
2,019
Total Registered
1936
Oldest Company
52.3%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
9%
32%
52%
Pre-1990: 82
1990s: 60
2000s: 184
2010s: 648
2020s: 1,045

Data Signals

Governance
5,6575 src
Financial
3,68310 src
Compliance
1,20110 src
Risk
7247 src
Trade
2942 src
growth
1331 src
quality
943 src
ESG
516 src
operational
281 src
corporate_structure
91 src
innovation
72 src
regulatory
21 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Chessington is 9.2 years old. There are 41 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 8 registered charities operate locally.

9.2 yrs
Avg company age
41
FCA regulated
8
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 23 (43%)Medium: 4 (7%)Large: 27 (50%)

Government Investment

Companies in Chessington have been awarded 133 government contracts with a combined value of £11.4M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Chessington?

There are 1,828 active companies registered in Chessington, out of 2,019 total. 2 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Chessington?

The top industries in Chessington include Residents property management (99 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (97 companies), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (60 companies).

How fast is Chessington growing as a business hub?

52.3% of currently active companies in Chessington were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Chessington?

Our database contains 11,883 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Chessington. The largest category is Governance with 5,657 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Chessington?

The oldest company registration in Chessington dates back to 1936, spanning over 90 years of business history.

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