Companies in Cockfosters

United Kingdom|50.5% formed since 2020|5% inactive|Data updated 3 Sept 2026
459
Active

459 active companies are registered in Cockfosters with Companies House. Out of 531 companies ever registered here, 28 are no longer active — a 86% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 50.5% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (58%) 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 62 companies. Cockfosters is home to 11 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 28 government contracts worth £46.3M in total. The average company age is 7.8 years. The earliest company registration in Cockfosters dates back to 1923.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

459
Active Companies
531
Total Registered
1923
Oldest Company
50.5%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
10%
39%
51%
Pre-1990: 3
1990s: 3
2000s: 50
2010s: 203
2020s: 266

Data Signals

Governance
1,3934 src
Financial
9956 src
Compliance
2687 src
Risk
2666 src
quality
583 src
growth
281 src
Trade
211 src
operational
31 src
ESG
22 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Cockfosters is 7.8 years old. There are 11 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 2 registered charities operate locally.

7.8 yrs
Avg company age
11
FCA regulated
2
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 1 (33%)Medium: 1 (33%)Large: 1 (33%)

Government Investment

Companies in Cockfosters have been awarded 28 government contracts with a combined value of £46.3M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Cockfosters?

There are 459 active companies registered in Cockfosters, out of 531 total. 28 (5%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Cockfosters?

The top industries in Cockfosters include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (62 companies), Other service activities n.e.c. (47 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (39 companies).

How fast is Cockfosters growing as a business hub?

50.5% of currently active companies in Cockfosters were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Cockfosters?

Our database contains 3,034 data signals across 9 categories for active companies in Cockfosters. The largest category is Governance with 1,393 signals from 4 sources.

When was the first company registered in Cockfosters?

The oldest company registration in Cockfosters dates back to 1923, spanning over 103 years of business history.

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