Companies in Droitwich

United Kingdom|48.6% formed since 2020|13% inactive|Data updated 16 Sept 2026
3,006
Active

3,006 active companies are registered in Droitwich with Companies House. Out of 3,690 companies ever registered here, 474 are no longer active — a 81% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 48.6% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (63%) 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 business support service activities n.e.c., with 327 companies. Droitwich is home to 52 FCA-regulated firms and 23 registered charities. Companies here hold 56 government contracts worth £330.3M in total. The average company age is 9.1 years. The earliest company registration in Droitwich dates back to 1912.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

3,006
Active Companies
3,690
Total Registered
1912
Oldest Company
48.6%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
10%
34%
52%
Pre-1990: 72
1990s: 91
2000s: 356
2010s: 1,246
2020s: 1,885

Data Signals

Governance
9,2206 src
Financial
6,65010 src
Compliance
2,14014 src
Risk
1,70610 src
Trade
3211 src
quality
1664 src
growth
602 src
ESG
585 src
operational
371 src
innovation
302 src
corporate_structure
31 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Droitwich is 9.1 years old. There are 52 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 23 registered charities operate locally.

9.1 yrs
Avg company age
52
FCA regulated
23
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 44 (71%)Large: 18 (29%)

Government Investment

Companies in Droitwich have been awarded 56 government contracts with a combined value of £330.3M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Droitwich?

There are 3,006 active companies registered in Droitwich, out of 3,690 total. 474 (13%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Droitwich?

The top industries in Droitwich include Other business support service activities n.e.c. (327 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (225 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (143 companies).

How fast is Droitwich growing as a business hub?

48.6% of currently active companies in Droitwich were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Droitwich?

Our database contains 20,391 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Droitwich. The largest category is Governance with 9,220 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Droitwich?

The oldest company registration in Droitwich dates back to 1912, spanning over 114 years of business history.

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