Companies in Gloucester

United Kingdom|52.8% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
9,933
Active

9,933 active companies are based in Gloucester according to Companies House records. Out of 10,961 companies ever registered here, 14 are no longer active — a 91% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 52.8% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (58%) 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 506 companies. The area hosts 138 large enterprises, 126 small firms. Gloucester is home to 190 FCA-regulated firms and 138 registered charities. Companies here hold 525 government contracts worth £3.9B in total. The average company age is 8.9 years. The earliest company registration in Gloucester dates back to 1872.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

9,933
Active Companies
10,961
Total Registered
1872
Oldest Company
52.8%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
10%
31%
52%
Pre-1990: 347
1990s: 338
2000s: 1,144
2010s: 3,398
2020s: 5,734

Top Industries

Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate506→Buying and selling of own real estate366→Management consultancy activities other than financial management337→Residents property management268→Information technology consultancy activities253→Other business support service activities n.e.c.248→Dormant Company243→Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet238→Development of building projects226→Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.196→

Data Signals

Governance
30,7125 src
Financial
19,42011 src
Compliance
6,43716 src
Risk
4,3109 src
Trade
9062 src
quality
5855 src
growth
5472 src
ESG
2626 src
operational
1521 src
innovation
502 src
corporate_structure
91 src

Top Companies in Gloucester

SMITH'S (GLOUCESTER) LIMITED
Collection of non-hazardous wasteEst. 200084 signals
GLOUCESTER RUGBY LIMITED
Activities of sport clubsEst. 189137 signals
GLOUCESTERSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST
Activities of other membership organizations n.e.c.Est. 196125 signals
CLARKSON EVANS LIMITED
Electrical installationEst. 199998 signals
CRP SUBSEA LIMITED
Manufacture of other plastic productsEst. 197856 signals
ECCLESIASTICAL INSURANCE OFFICE PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY
Non-life insuranceEst. 188797 signals
PROCOOK LIMITED
Other retail sale of new goods in specialised stores (not commercial art galleries and opticians)Est. 200850 signals
POETON INDUSTRIES LIMITED
Treatment and coating of metalsEst. 193028 signals
PERMALI GLOUCESTER LIMITED
Manufacture of plastic plates, sheets, tubes and profilesEst. 199824 signals
CHILD BEREAVEMENT UK
Other social work activities without accommodation n.e.c.Est. 199719 signals

Business Landscape

The average active company in Gloucester is 8.9 years old. There are 190 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 138 registered charities operate locally.

8.9 yrs
Avg company age
190
FCA regulated
138
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 126 (46%)Medium: 11 (4%)Large: 138 (50%)

Government Investment

Companies in Gloucester have been awarded 525 government contracts with a combined value of £3931.4M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Gloucester?

There are 9,933 active companies registered in Gloucester, out of 10,961 total. 14 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Gloucester?

The top industries in Gloucester include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (506 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (366 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (337 companies).

How fast is Gloucester growing as a business hub?

52.8% of currently active companies in Gloucester were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Gloucester?

Our database contains 63,390 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Gloucester. The largest category is Governance with 30,712 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Gloucester?

The oldest company registration in Gloucester dates back to 1872, spanning over 154 years of business history.

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