Companies in Needham Market

United Kingdom|38.1% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
105
Active

105 active companies are registered in Needham Market with Companies House. Out of 112 companies ever registered here, 0 are no longer active — a 94% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 38.1% of current companies established since 2020. A wave of registrations in the 2010s accounts for 41% of active companies, pointing to a decade of strong entrepreneurial activity. The most common industry sector is management consultancy activities other than financial management, with 9 companies. Companies here hold 127 government contracts worth £102.0M in total. The average company age is 10.5 years.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

105
Active Companies
112
Total Registered
1963
Oldest Company
38.1%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
15%
38%
40%
Pre-1990: 3
1990s: 4
2000s: 17
2010s: 43
2020s: 45

Data Signals

Governance
3353 src
Financial
2734 src
growth
1291 src
Compliance
968 src
Risk
344 src
quality
133 src
Trade
131 src
ESG
102 src
operational
31 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Needham Market is 10.5 years old. There are 6 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area.

10.5 yrs
Avg company age
6
FCA regulated

Company Size Breakdown

Large: 1 (100%)

Government Investment

Companies in Needham Market have been awarded 127 government contracts with a combined value of £102.0M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Needham Market?

There are 105 active companies registered in Needham Market, out of 112 total. 0 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Needham Market?

The top industries in Needham Market include Management consultancy activities other than financial management (9 companies), Development of building projects (6 companies).

How fast is Needham Market growing as a business hub?

38.1% of currently active companies in Needham Market were incorporated since 2020, indicating moderate recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Needham Market?

Our database contains 906 data signals across 9 categories for active companies in Needham Market. The largest category is Governance with 335 signals from 3 sources.

When was the first company registered in Needham Market?

The oldest company registration in Needham Market dates back to 1963, spanning over 63 years of business history.

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