5,634 companies formed

UK  586,784 companies formed in the UK in total  View national statistics


New record for businesses started in Gloucestershire

2014 was a record year for company formations in Gloucestershire – 5,634 against the county’s previous best tally of 5,308. The best performing area was the South Gloucestershire district with 1,592 new companies formed, followed by 1,005 in Cheltenham, 758 in Stroud and 732 in Gloucester.

Our infographic examines 2014 company formations in Gloucestershire and compares its performance with other areas of the UK.