Companies in Greenwich

United Kingdom|42.9% formed since 2020|9% inactive|Data updated 13 Sept 2026
280
Active

280 active companies are registered in Greenwich with Companies House. Out of 337 companies ever registered here, 29 are no longer active — a 83% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 42.9% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (53%) 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, with 31 companies. Companies here hold 7 government contracts worth £0.8M in total. The average company age is 11.2 years. The earliest company registration in Greenwich dates back to 1897.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

280
Active Companies
337
Total Registered
1897
Oldest Company
42.9%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
17%
32%
45%
Pre-1990: 13
1990s: 10
2000s: 55
2010s: 105
2020s: 149

Data Signals

Governance
8085 src
Financial
6899 src
Compliance
20910 src
Risk
1418 src
innovation
1092 src
quality
243 src
growth
182 src
ESG
183 src
Trade
112 src
corporate_structure
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Business Landscape

The average active company in Greenwich is 11.2 years old. There are 3 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 9 registered charities operate locally.

11.2 yrs
Avg company age
3
FCA regulated
9
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 1 (50%)Large: 1 (50%)

Government Investment

Companies in Greenwich have been awarded 7 government contracts with a combined value of £0.8M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Greenwich?

There are 280 active companies registered in Greenwich, out of 337 total. 29 (9%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Greenwich?

The top industries in Greenwich include Other (31 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (21 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (13 companies).

How fast is Greenwich growing as a business hub?

42.9% of currently active companies in Greenwich were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Greenwich?

Our database contains 2,030 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Greenwich. The largest category is Governance with 808 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Greenwich?

The oldest company registration in Greenwich dates back to 1897, spanning over 129 years of business history.

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