Companies in Chorleywood

United Kingdom|47.1% formed since 2020|5% inactive|Data updated 13 Sept 2026
272
Active

272 active companies are registered in Chorleywood with Companies House. Out of 309 companies ever registered here, 16 are no longer active — a 88% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 47.1% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (53%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is development of building projects, with 22 companies. The average company age is 9.2 years.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

272
Active Companies
309
Total Registered
1962
Oldest Company
47.1%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
12%
35%
47%
Pre-1990: 8
1990s: 9
2000s: 38
2010s: 107
2020s: 145

Data Signals

Governance
8503 src
Financial
5826 src
Compliance
1669 src
Risk
1096 src
Trade
291 src
innovation
112 src
quality
103 src
operational
41 src
ESG
43 src
growth
31 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Chorleywood is 9.2 years old. There are 4 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 3 registered charities operate locally.

9.2 yrs
Avg company age
4
FCA regulated
3
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 11 (79%)Large: 3 (21%)

Government Investment

Companies in Chorleywood have been awarded 3 government contracts with a combined value of £0.1M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Chorleywood?

There are 272 active companies registered in Chorleywood, out of 309 total. 16 (5%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Chorleywood?

The top industries in Chorleywood include Development of building projects (22 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (20 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (16 companies).

How fast is Chorleywood growing as a business hub?

47.1% of currently active companies in Chorleywood were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Chorleywood?

Our database contains 1,768 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Chorleywood. The largest category is Governance with 850 signals from 3 sources.

When was the first company registered in Chorleywood?

The oldest company registration in Chorleywood dates back to 1962, spanning over 64 years of business history.

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