Companies in Edgware

United Kingdom|57.7% formed since 2020|7% inactive|Data updated 6 Sept 2026
10,214
Active

10,214 active companies are based in Edgware according to Companies House records. Out of 12,155 companies ever registered here, 815 are no longer active — a 84% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 57.7% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (68%) 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 804 companies. Edgware is home to 179 FCA-regulated firms and 107 registered charities. Companies here hold 45 government contracts worth £8.2M in total. The average company age is 7.6 years. The earliest company registration in Edgware dates back to 1918.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

10,214
Active Companies
12,155
Total Registered
1918
Oldest Company
57.7%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
31%
58%
Pre-1990: 237
1990s: 218
2000s: 898
2010s: 3,693
2020s: 6,970

Data Signals

Governance
30,8996 src
Financial
20,6669 src
Compliance
5,45815 src
Risk
4,91210 src
quality
8845 src
Trade
4552 src
growth
642 src
operational
301 src
ESG
275 src
innovation
232 src
regulatory
21 src
corporate_structure
21 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Edgware is 7.6 years old. There are 179 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 107 registered charities operate locally.

7.6 yrs
Avg company age
179
FCA regulated
107
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 30 (60%)Medium: 1 (2%)Large: 19 (38%)

Government Investment

Companies in Edgware have been awarded 45 government contracts with a combined value of £8.2M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Edgware?

There are 10,214 active companies registered in Edgware, out of 12,155 total. 815 (7%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Edgware?

The top industries in Edgware include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (804 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (757 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (346 companies).

How fast is Edgware growing as a business hub?

57.7% of currently active companies in Edgware were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Edgware?

Our database contains 63,422 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Edgware. The largest category is Governance with 30,899 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Edgware?

The oldest company registration in Edgware dates back to 1918, spanning over 108 years of business history.

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