Companies in Enfield

United Kingdom|62.8% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
10,428
Active

10,428 active companies are based in Enfield according to Companies House records. Out of 12,145 companies ever registered here, 19 are no longer active — a 86% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 62.8% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (70%) 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 724 companies. 72 medium and large companies operate here, indicating a significant commercial presence. Enfield is home to 144 FCA-regulated firms and 77 registered charities. Companies here hold 314 government contracts worth £146.8M in total. The average company age is 6.6 years. The earliest company registration in Enfield dates back to 1919.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

10,428
Active Companies
12,145
Total Registered
1919
Oldest Company
62.8%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
30%
60%
Pre-1990: 190
1990s: 188
2000s: 745
2010s: 3,696
2020s: 7,326

Data Signals

Governance
30,9915 src
Financial
18,10210 src
Compliance
5,05114 src
Risk
3,25210 src
Trade
6331 src
quality
5085 src
growth
3302 src
operational
811 src
ESG
694 src
innovation
92 src
regulatory
31 src
corporate_structure
21 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Enfield is 6.6 years old. There are 144 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 77 registered charities operate locally.

6.6 yrs
Avg company age
144
FCA regulated
77
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 47 (39%)Medium: 6 (5%)Large: 66 (55%)

Government Investment

Companies in Enfield have been awarded 314 government contracts with a combined value of £146.8M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Enfield?

There are 10,428 active companies registered in Enfield, out of 12,145 total. 19 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Enfield?

The top industries in Enfield include Buying and selling of own real estate (724 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (527 companies), Hairdressing and other beauty treatment (500 companies).

How fast is Enfield growing as a business hub?

62.8% 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 59,031 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Enfield. The largest category is Governance with 30,991 signals from 5 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.