Companies in Enfield

United Kingdom|62.3% formed since 2020|11% inactive|Data updated 13 Sept 2026
10,288
Active

10,288 active companies are based in Enfield according to Companies House records. Out of 13,137 companies ever registered here, 1,435 are no longer active — a 78% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 62.3% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (79%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is buying and selling of own real estate, with 738 companies. 75 medium and large companies operate here, indicating a significant commercial presence. Enfield is home to 139 FCA-regulated firms and 69 registered charities. Companies here hold 310 government contracts worth £126.6M in total. The average company age is 6.7 years. The earliest company registration in Enfield dates back to 1919.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

10,288
Active Companies
13,137
Total Registered
1919
Oldest Company
62.3%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
29%
63%
Pre-1990: 189
1990s: 184
2000s: 730
2010s: 3,714
2020s: 8,110

Data Signals

Governance
30,5496 src
Financial
20,40110 src
Compliance
5,25417 src
Risk
4,5569 src
quality
8676 src
Trade
6021 src
growth
3672 src
operational
881 src
ESG
734 src
innovation
112 src
regulatory
31 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Enfield is 6.7 years old. There are 139 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 69 registered charities operate locally.

6.7 yrs
Avg company age
139
FCA regulated
69
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 48 (39%)Medium: 9 (7%)Large: 66 (54%)

Government Investment

Companies in Enfield have been awarded 310 government contracts with a combined value of £126.6M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Enfield?

There are 10,288 active companies registered in Enfield, out of 13,137 total. 1,435 (11%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Enfield?

The top industries in Enfield include Buying and selling of own real estate (738 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (529 companies), Hairdressing and other beauty treatment (469 companies).

How fast is Enfield growing as a business hub?

62.3% of currently active companies in Enfield were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Enfield?

Our database contains 62,771 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Enfield. The largest category is Governance with 30,549 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Enfield?

The oldest company registration in Enfield dates back to 1919, spanning over 107 years of business history.

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