Companies in Gosport

United Kingdom|53.1% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
2,151
Active

2,151 active companies are registered in Gosport with Companies House. Out of 2,437 companies ever registered here, 3 are no longer active — a 88% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 53.1% 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 buying and selling of own real estate, with 132 companies. Gosport is home to 43 FCA-regulated firms and 22 registered charities. Companies here hold 29 government contracts worth £20.6M in total. The average company age is 8.2 years. The earliest company registration in Gosport dates back to 1924.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

2,151
Active Companies
2,437
Total Registered
1924
Oldest Company
53.1%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
11%
33%
52%
Pre-1990: 34
1990s: 75
2000s: 275
2010s: 796
2020s: 1,257

Data Signals

Governance
6,5965 src
Financial
3,99410 src
Compliance
1,30813 src
Risk
7947 src
Trade
1482 src
quality
1233 src
ESG
384 src
growth
332 src
operational
181 src
innovation
122 src
corporate_structure
31 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Gosport is 8.2 years old. There are 43 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 22 registered charities operate locally.

8.2 yrs
Avg company age
43
FCA regulated
22
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 7 (29%)Medium: 2 (8%)Large: 15 (63%)

Government Investment

Companies in Gosport have been awarded 29 government contracts with a combined value of £20.6M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Gosport?

There are 2,151 active companies registered in Gosport, out of 2,437 total. 3 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Gosport?

The top industries in Gosport include Buying and selling of own real estate (132 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (94 companies), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (66 companies).

How fast is Gosport growing as a business hub?

53.1% of currently active companies in Gosport were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Gosport?

Our database contains 13,067 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Gosport. The largest category is Governance with 6,596 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Gosport?

The oldest company registration in Gosport dates back to 1924, spanning over 102 years of business history.

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