Companies in March

United Kingdom|52.2% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
988
Active

988 active companies are registered in March with Companies House. Out of 1,076 companies ever registered here, 3 are no longer active — a 92% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 52.2% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (57%) 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 49 companies. March is home to 15 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 16 government contracts worth £12.3M in total. The average company age is 9.3 years. The earliest company registration in March dates back to 1929.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

988
Active Companies
1,076
Total Registered
1929
Oldest Company
52.2%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
12%
30%
53%
Pre-1990: 38
1990s: 27
2000s: 126
2010s: 318
2020s: 567

Data Signals

Governance
3,0965 src
Financial
2,10210 src
Compliance
57410 src
Risk
4457 src
Trade
831 src
quality
394 src
operational
371 src
ESG
274 src
growth
171 src
innovation
92 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in March is 9.3 years old. There are 15 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 3 registered charities operate locally.

9.3 yrs
Avg company age
15
FCA regulated
3
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 7 (37%)Medium: 4 (21%)Large: 8 (42%)

Government Investment

Companies in March have been awarded 16 government contracts with a combined value of £12.3M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in March?

There are 988 active companies registered in March, out of 1,076 total. 3 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in March?

The top industries in March include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (49 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (38 companies), Development of building projects (34 companies).

How fast is March growing as a business hub?

52.2% of currently active companies in March were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in March?

Our database contains 6,429 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in March. The largest category is Governance with 3,096 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in March?

The oldest company registration in March dates back to 1929, spanning over 97 years of business history.

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