Companies in England

England927 towns & cities|Data verified: 2026-04-17
22,275Active Companies

The England region has 22,275 active companies across 927 towns and cities. The leading industry is residents property management with 3,284 firms. The average company age is 8.7 years. Top business centres include CROYDON (19,478) and MITCHAM (4,394).

22,275
Active
22
Dissolved
927
Locations
8.7y
Avg Age
Formation by Decade
10%
31%
53%
Pre-1990: 1,359
1990s: 1,218
2000s: 3,903
2010s: 12,609
2020s: 21,940
Top Locations in England
CROYDON19,478 companiesMITCHAM4,394 companiesSOUTH CROYDON3,889 companiesTHORNTON HEATH2,771 companiesCATERHAM2,322 companiesPURLEY2,038 companiesCOULSDON1,880 companiesKENLEY735 companiesBERWICK-UPON-TWEED575 companiesWARLINGHAM553 companiesWHYTELEAFE546 companiesBERWICK UPON TWEED431 companiesGRAND CAYMAN390 companiesNEW ADDINGTON183 companiesCHIPSTEAD119 companies
Leading Industries
Residents property management3,284›Buying and selling of own real estate2,551›Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate1,965›Management consultancy activities other than financial management1,416›Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet1,162›Other business support service activities n.e.c.1,144›Information technology consultancy activities1,086›Other service activities n.e.c.864›Development of building projects846›Other human health activities710›
Quick Links
All UK Regions›All Locations›Industry Sectors›

Frequently Asked Questions about England

How many companies are in England?

There are 22,275 active companies registered in England, out of 25,060 total (including 22 dissolved).

What are the main business centres in England?

The top business locations in England are: CROYDON (19,478), MITCHAM (4,394), SOUTH CROYDON (3,889), THORNTON HEATH (2,771), CATERHAM (2,322).

What are the top industries in England?

The leading industries in England by active company count are: Residents property management (3,284), Buying and selling of own real estate (2,551), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (1,965).

Explore England Companies

Search, filter, and analyse 22,275 companies in England with AI-powered risk intelligence.

Search CompaniesBrowse All Regions

Data sourced from Companies House, HM Land Registry, FCA Register, and 50+ government databases. Last updated: 2026-04-17.