Companies in Mexborough

United Kingdom|58% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
1,394
Active

1,394 active companies are registered in Mexborough with Companies House. Out of 1,533 companies ever registered here, 0 are no longer active — a 91% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 58% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (63%) 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 112 companies. Mexborough is home to 31 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 17 government contracts worth £15.0M in total. The average company age is 7.7 years. The earliest company registration in Mexborough dates back to 1921.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

1,394
Active Companies
1,533
Total Registered
1921
Oldest Company
58%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
9%
29%
57%
Pre-1990: 24
1990s: 46
2000s: 140
2010s: 449
2020s: 874

Data Signals

Governance
4,2125 src
Financial
2,5649 src
Compliance
7578 src
Risk
5728 src
quality
1043 src
Trade
941 src
operational
301 src
growth
182 src
ESG
113 src
regulatory
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Mexborough is 7.7 years old. There are 31 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 5 registered charities operate locally.

7.7 yrs
Avg company age
31
FCA regulated
5
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 13 (76%)Large: 4 (24%)

Government Investment

Companies in Mexborough have been awarded 17 government contracts with a combined value of £15.0M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Mexborough?

There are 1,394 active companies registered in Mexborough, out of 1,533 total. 0 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Mexborough?

The top industries in Mexborough include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (112 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (64 companies), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (53 companies).

How fast is Mexborough growing as a business hub?

58% of currently active companies in Mexborough were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Mexborough?

Our database contains 8,363 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Mexborough. The largest category is Governance with 4,212 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Mexborough?

The oldest company registration in Mexborough dates back to 1921, spanning over 105 years of business history.

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