Companies in Sutton Coldfield

United Kingdom|50.4% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
8,691
Active

8,691 active companies are based in Sutton Coldfield according to Companies House records. Out of 9,805 companies ever registered here, 38 are no longer active — a 89% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 50.4% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (56%) 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 701 companies. 66 medium and large companies operate here, indicating a significant commercial presence. Sutton Coldfield is home to 141 FCA-regulated firms and 90 registered charities. Companies here hold 122 government contracts worth £33.9M in total. The average company age is 10.0 years. The earliest company registration in Sutton Coldfield dates back to 1874.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

8,691
Active Companies
9,805
Total Registered
1874
Oldest Company
50.4%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
10%
33%
50%
Pre-1990: 431
1990s: 273
2000s: 969
2010s: 3,236
2020s: 4,896

Data Signals

Governance
26,8446 src
Financial
16,84411 src
Compliance
5,14814 src
Risk
3,7909 src
Trade
4582 src
quality
3715 src
ESG
1474 src
growth
1372 src
operational
731 src
innovation
322 src
corporate_structure
41 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Sutton Coldfield is 10 years old. There are 141 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 90 registered charities operate locally.

10 yrs
Avg company age
141
FCA regulated
90
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 45 (41%)Medium: 8 (7%)Large: 58 (52%)

Government Investment

Companies in Sutton Coldfield have been awarded 122 government contracts with a combined value of £33.9M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Sutton Coldfield?

There are 8,691 active companies registered in Sutton Coldfield, out of 9,805 total. 38 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Sutton Coldfield?

The top industries in Sutton Coldfield include Buying and selling of own real estate (701 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (582 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (424 companies).

How fast is Sutton Coldfield growing as a business hub?

50.4% of currently active companies in Sutton Coldfield were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Sutton Coldfield?

Our database contains 53,848 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Sutton Coldfield. The largest category is Governance with 26,844 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Sutton Coldfield?

The oldest company registration in Sutton Coldfield dates back to 1874, spanning over 152 years of business history.

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