Companies in Covent Garden

United Kingdom|62.8% formed since 2020|8% inactive|Data updated 13 Sept 2026
819
Active

819 active companies are registered in Covent Garden with Companies House. Out of 939 companies ever registered here, 71 are no longer active — a 87% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 62.8% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (73%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is management consultancy activities other than financial management, with 61 companies. The average company age is 6.4 years. The earliest company registration in Covent Garden dates back to 1925.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

819
Active Companies
939
Total Registered
1925
Oldest Company
62.8%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
28%
64%
Pre-1990: 5
1990s: 12
2000s: 53
2010s: 266
2020s: 599

Data Signals

Governance
2,5716 src
Financial
1,5928 src
Compliance
6558 src
Risk
37310 src
Trade
431 src
quality
373 src
innovation
142 src
ESG
73 src
operational
31 src
growth
32 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Covent Garden is 6.4 years old. There are 8 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 8 registered charities operate locally.

6.4 yrs
Avg company age
8
FCA regulated
8
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 7 (70%)Large: 3 (30%)

Government Investment

Companies in Covent Garden have been awarded 2 government contracts with a combined value of £0.1M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Covent Garden?

There are 819 active companies registered in Covent Garden, out of 939 total. 71 (8%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Covent Garden?

The top industries in Covent Garden include Management consultancy activities other than financial management (61 companies), Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet (48 companies), Business and domestic software development (45 companies).

How fast is Covent Garden growing as a business hub?

62.8% of currently active companies in Covent Garden were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Covent Garden?

Our database contains 5,298 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Covent Garden. The largest category is Governance with 2,571 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Covent Garden?

The oldest company registration in Covent Garden dates back to 1925, spanning over 101 years of business history.

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