Companies in Downham Market

United Kingdom|49% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
629
Active

629 active companies are registered in Downham Market with Companies House. Out of 686 companies ever registered here, 1 are no longer active — a 92% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 49% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (52%) 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 30 companies. Downham Market is home to 14 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 31 government contracts worth £107.8M in total. The average company age is 9.5 years.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

629
Active Companies
686
Total Registered
1952
Oldest Company
49%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
15%
32%
48%
Pre-1990: 21
1990s: 12
2000s: 104
2010s: 221
2020s: 328

Data Signals

Governance
1,9714 src
Financial
1,2638 src
Compliance
3648 src
Risk
2286 src
Trade
571 src
growth
322 src
quality
303 src
operational
111 src
ESG
21 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Downham Market is 9.5 years old. There are 14 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 3 registered charities operate locally.

9.5 yrs
Avg company age
14
FCA regulated
3
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 1 (11%)Medium: 3 (33%)Large: 5 (56%)

Government Investment

Companies in Downham Market have been awarded 31 government contracts with a combined value of £107.8M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Downham Market?

There are 629 active companies registered in Downham Market, out of 686 total. 1 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Downham Market?

The top industries in Downham Market include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (30 companies), Development of building projects (28 companies), Activities of other holding companies n.e.c. (25 companies).

How fast is Downham Market growing as a business hub?

49% of currently active companies in Downham Market were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Downham Market?

Our database contains 3,958 data signals across 9 categories for active companies in Downham Market. The largest category is Governance with 1,971 signals from 4 sources.

When was the first company registered in Downham Market?

The oldest company registration in Downham Market dates back to 1952, spanning over 74 years of business history.

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