Companies in Chichester

United Kingdom|42% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
6,670
Active

6,670 active companies are based in Chichester according to Companies House records. Out of 7,231 companies ever registered here, 9 are no longer active — a 92% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 42% of current companies established since 2020. A wave of registrations in the 2010s accounts for 38% of active companies, pointing to a decade of strong entrepreneurial activity. The most common industry sector is other letting and operating of own or leased real estate, with 345 companies. 68 medium and large companies operate here, indicating a significant commercial presence. Chichester is home to 117 FCA-regulated firms and 123 registered charities. Companies here hold 176 government contracts worth £54.6M in total. The average company age is 11.2 years. The earliest company registration in Chichester dates back to 1890.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

6,670
Active Companies
7,231
Total Registered
1890
Oldest Company
42%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
14%
35%
42%
Pre-1990: 335
1990s: 320
2000s: 1,018
2010s: 2,553
2020s: 3,005

Top Industries

Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate345→Management consultancy activities other than financial management340→Residents property management260→Other business support service activities n.e.c.236→Development of building projects230→Buying and selling of own real estate208→Other service activities n.e.c.170→Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.158→Dormant Company128→Information technology consultancy activities120→

Data Signals

Governance
21,0775 src
Financial
14,54710 src
Compliance
4,83714 src
Risk
2,93311 src
Trade
6992 src
quality
3705 src
growth
1852 src
ESG
1345 src
operational
661 src
innovation
562 src
corporate_structure
111 src
regulatory
41 src

Top Companies in Chichester

THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICHESTER
First-degree level higher educationEst. 2003107 signals
THE SUMMER BERRY COMPANY UK
Growing of other perennial cropsEst. 198733 signals
APS PRODUCE LIMITED
Growing of other non-perennial cropsEst. 199732 signals
DAVID COVER AND SON LIMITED
Sawmilling and planing of woodEst. 194562 signals
ST. WILFRID'S HOSPICE (SOUTH COAST) LIMITED
Other human health activitiesEst. 198129 signals
THE ALDINGBOURNE TRUST
Residential care activities for learning difficulties, mental health and substance abuseEst. 197840 signals
NYTON HOUSE LIMITED
Other residential care activities n.e.c.Est. 201618 signals
GOODWOOD ROAD RACING COMPANY LIMITED
Operation of sports facilitiesEst. 194992 signals
J.H.& F.W.GREEN LIMITED
Mixed farmingEst. 191731 signals
WEALD AND DOWNLAND OPEN AIR MUSEUM LIMITED
Operation of historical sites and buildings and similar visitor attractionsEst. 196927 signals

Business Landscape

The average active company in Chichester is 11.2 years old. There are 117 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 123 registered charities operate locally.

11.2 yrs
Avg company age
117
FCA regulated
123
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 59 (46%)Medium: 5 (4%)Large: 63 (50%)

Government Investment

Companies in Chichester have been awarded 176 government contracts with a combined value of £54.6M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Chichester?

There are 6,670 active companies registered in Chichester, out of 7,231 total. 9 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Chichester?

The top industries in Chichester include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (345 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (340 companies), Residents property management (260 companies).

How fast is Chichester growing as a business hub?

42% of currently active companies in Chichester were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Chichester?

Our database contains 44,919 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Chichester. The largest category is Governance with 21,077 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Chichester?

The oldest company registration in Chichester 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.