Companies in England

England1 towns & cities|Data verified: 2026-04-05
19,478Active Companies

The England region has 19,478 active companies across 1 towns and cities. The leading industry is residents property management with 3,284 firms. The average company age is 8.6 years.

19,478
Active
2,705
Dissolved
1
Locations
8.6y
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 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›
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Frequently Asked Questions about England

How many companies are in England?

There are 19,478 active companies registered in England, out of 22,183 total (including 2,705 dissolved).

What are the main business centres in England?

The top business locations in England are: CROYDON (19,478).

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).

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Data sourced from Companies House, HM Land Registry, FCA Register, and 50+ government databases. Last updated: 2026-04-05.