Companies in Buckhurst Hill

United Kingdom|51.5% formed since 2020|8% inactive|Data updated 30 Oct 2026
1,640
Active

1,640 active companies are registered in Buckhurst Hill with Companies House. Out of 1,922 companies ever registered here, 150 are no longer active — a 85% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 51.5% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (60%) 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 138 companies. Buckhurst Hill is home to 29 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 10 government contracts worth £0.8M in total. The average company age is 8.8 years. The earliest company registration in Buckhurst Hill dates back to 1943.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

1,640
Active Companies
1,922
Total Registered
1943
Oldest Company
51.5%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
9%
35%
51%
Pre-1990: 49
1990s: 48
2000s: 165
2010s: 665
2020s: 980

Top Industries

Buying and selling of own real estate138→Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate120→Management consultancy activities other than financial management80→Other service activities n.e.c.76→
Other business support service activities n.e.c.48
Information technology consultancy activities46
Development of building projects45
Electrical installation36
Hairdressing and other beauty treatment30
Management of real estate on a fee or contract basis29

Data Signals

Governance
6,7985 src
Financial
6,0976 src
Risk
8437 src
Compliance
51110 src
Trade
1122 src
quality
834 src
ESG
314 src
growth
122 src
operational
91 src
innovation
42 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Buckhurst Hill is 8.8 years old. There are 29 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 2 registered charities operate locally.

8.8 yrs
Avg company age
29
FCA regulated
2
Charities

Government Investment

Companies in Buckhurst Hill have been awarded 10 government contracts with a combined value of £0.8M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Buckhurst Hill?

There are 1,640 active companies registered in Buckhurst Hill, out of 1,922 total. 150 (8%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Buckhurst Hill?

The top industries in Buckhurst Hill include Buying and selling of own real estate (138 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (120 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (80 companies).

How fast is Buckhurst Hill growing as a business hub?

51.5% of currently active companies in Buckhurst Hill were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Buckhurst Hill?

Our database contains 14,500 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Buckhurst Hill. The largest category is Governance with 6,798 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Buckhurst Hill?

The oldest company registration in Buckhurst Hill dates back to 1943, spanning over 83 years of business history.

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