Companies in Burntwood

United Kingdom|46.5% formed since 2020|7% inactive|Data updated 10 Sept 2026
1,191
Active

1,191 active companies are registered in Burntwood with Companies House. Out of 1,381 companies ever registered here, 91 are no longer active — a 86% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 46.5% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (55%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is other letting and operating of own or leased real estate, with 47 companies. Burntwood is home to 23 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 59 government contracts worth £61.1M in total. The average company age is 10.0 years. The earliest company registration in Burntwood dates back to 1948.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

1,191
Active Companies
1,381
Total Registered
1948
Oldest Company
46.5%
Growth (2020s)

A diverse local economy with no single sector accounting for more than 15% of businesses.

Incorporation by Decade
14%
32%
48%
Pre-1990: 28
1990s: 48
2000s: 196
2010s: 434
2020s: 658

Data Signals

Governance
3,6866 src
Financial
3,02510 src
Compliance
88614 src
Risk
7458 src
Trade
1621 src
quality
813 src
growth
611 src
ESG
484 src
operational
311 src
innovation
142 src
corporate_structure
31 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Burntwood is 10 years old. There are 23 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 5 registered charities operate locally.

10 yrs
Avg company age
23
FCA regulated
5
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 19 (37%)Medium: 4 (8%)Large: 29 (56%)

Government Investment

Companies in Burntwood have been awarded 59 government contracts with a combined value of £61.1M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Burntwood?

There are 1,191 active companies registered in Burntwood, out of 1,381 total. 91 (7%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Burntwood?

The top industries in Burntwood include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (47 companies), Pre-primary education (41 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (41 companies).

How fast is Burntwood growing as a business hub?

46.5% of currently active companies in Burntwood were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Burntwood?

Our database contains 8,742 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Burntwood. The largest category is Governance with 3,686 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Burntwood?

The oldest company registration in Burntwood dates back to 1948, spanning over 78 years of business history.

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