Companies in Colindale

United Kingdom|41.5% formed since 2020|7% inactive|Data updated 15 Sept 2026
668
Active

668 active companies are registered in Colindale with Companies House. Out of 768 companies ever registered here, 52 are no longer active — a 87% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 41.5% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (51%) 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 52 companies. Colindale is home to 14 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 84 government contracts worth £5.4M in total. The average company age is 12.5 years. The earliest company registration in Colindale dates back to 1937.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

668
Active Companies
768
Total Registered
1937
Oldest Company
41.5%
Growth (2020s)

An established business centre with companies averaging 12.5 years of operation.

Incorporation by Decade
11%
33%
45%
Pre-1990: 35
1990s: 53
2000s: 81
2010s: 252
2020s: 344

Data Signals

Governance
2,1266 src
Financial
1,6697 src
Risk
5477 src
Compliance
4749 src
Trade
981 src
growth
851 src
quality
323 src
innovation
162 src
ESG
84 src
operational
41 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Colindale is 12.5 years old. There are 14 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 6 registered charities operate locally.

12.5 yrs
Avg company age
14
FCA regulated
6
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 17 (71%)Large: 7 (29%)

Government Investment

Companies in Colindale have been awarded 84 government contracts with a combined value of £5.4M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Colindale?

There are 668 active companies registered in Colindale, out of 768 total. 52 (7%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Colindale?

The top industries in Colindale include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (52 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (50 companies), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (48 companies).

How fast is Colindale growing as a business hub?

41.5% of currently active companies in Colindale were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Colindale?

Our database contains 5,059 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Colindale. The largest category is Governance with 2,126 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Colindale?

The oldest company registration in Colindale dates back to 1937, spanning over 89 years of business history.

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