Companies in Chislehurst

United Kingdom|47.4% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
1,897
Active

1,897 active companies are registered in Chislehurst with Companies House. Out of 2,065 companies ever registered here, 9 are no longer active — a 92% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 47.4% 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 130 companies. Chislehurst is home to 45 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 21 government contracts worth £6.1M in total. The average company age is 9.0 years. The earliest company registration in Chislehurst dates back to 1922.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

1,897
Active Companies
2,065
Total Registered
1922
Oldest Company
47.4%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
39%
47%
Pre-1990: 60
1990s: 68
2000s: 163
2010s: 806
2020s: 968

Data Signals

Governance
5,8575 src
Financial
3,7048 src
Compliance
1,2379 src
Risk
6357 src
Trade
751 src
quality
693 src
growth
232 src
ESG
154 src
operational
81 src
innovation
32 src
regulatory
11 src
corporate_structure
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Chislehurst is 9 years old. There are 45 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 18 registered charities operate locally.

9 yrs
Avg company age
45
FCA regulated
18
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 2 (33%)Medium: 1 (17%)Large: 3 (50%)

Government Investment

Companies in Chislehurst have been awarded 21 government contracts with a combined value of £6.1M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Chislehurst?

There are 1,897 active companies registered in Chislehurst, out of 2,065 total. 9 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Chislehurst?

The top industries in Chislehurst include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (130 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (109 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (98 companies).

How fast is Chislehurst growing as a business hub?

47.4% of currently active companies in Chislehurst were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Chislehurst?

Our database contains 11,628 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Chislehurst. The largest category is Governance with 5,857 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Chislehurst?

The oldest company registration in Chislehurst dates back to 1922, spanning over 104 years of business history.

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