Companies in Glastonbury

United Kingdom|42.2% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
810
Active

810 active companies are registered in Glastonbury with Companies House. Out of 897 companies ever registered here, 0 are no longer active — a 90% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 42.2% of current companies established since 2020. A wave of registrations in the 2010s accounts for 36% 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 35 companies. Glastonbury is home to 12 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 18 government contracts worth £55.9M in total. The average company age is 11.4 years. The earliest company registration in Glastonbury dates back to 1936.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

810
Active Companies
897
Total Registered
1936
Oldest Company
42.2%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
17%
32%
42%
Pre-1990: 43
1990s: 37
2000s: 151
2010s: 288
2020s: 378

Data Signals

Governance
2,6045 src
Financial
1,6789 src
Compliance
63910 src
Risk
3488 src
quality
703 src
Trade
692 src
growth
202 src
operational
121 src
innovation
62 src
ESG
51 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Glastonbury is 11.4 years old. There are 12 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 18 registered charities operate locally.

11.4 yrs
Avg company age
12
FCA regulated
18
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 6 (55%)Large: 5 (45%)

Government Investment

Companies in Glastonbury have been awarded 18 government contracts with a combined value of £55.9M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Glastonbury?

There are 810 active companies registered in Glastonbury, out of 897 total. 0 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Glastonbury?

The top industries in Glastonbury include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (35 companies), Development of building projects (29 companies), Residents property management (26 companies).

How fast is Glastonbury growing as a business hub?

42.2% of currently active companies in Glastonbury were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Glastonbury?

Our database contains 5,451 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Glastonbury. The largest category is Governance with 2,604 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Glastonbury?

The oldest company registration in Glastonbury 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.