147 active companies are registered in South Petherton with Companies House. Out of 160 companies ever registered here, 0 are no longer active — a 92% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 51% 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 dormant company, with 7 companies. The average company age is 9.2 years.
Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026
South Petherton is a growth hotspot — over half of its active companies were formed since 2020.
The average active company in South Petherton is 9.2 years old. There are 1 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 2 registered charities operate locally.
Companies in South Petherton have been awarded 2 government contracts with a combined value of £3.0M. See the Top Government Contractors report.
There are 147 active companies registered in South Petherton, out of 160 total. 0 (0%) are no longer active.
The top industries in South Petherton include Dormant Company (7 companies), Development of building projects (6 companies), Other service activities n.e.c. (6 companies).
51% of currently active companies in South Petherton were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.
Our database contains 850 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in South Petherton. The largest category is Governance with 457 signals from 2 sources.
The oldest company registration in South Petherton dates back to 1986, spanning over 40 years of business history.