Companies in Halesowen

United Kingdom|47.2% formed since 2020|8% inactive|Data updated 15 Sept 2026
3,950
Active

3,950 active companies are registered in Halesowen with Companies House. Out of 4,589 companies ever registered here, 372 are no longer active — a 86% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 47.2% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (56%) 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 246 companies. Halesowen is home to 74 FCA-regulated firms and 34 registered charities. Companies here hold 151 government contracts worth £189.8M in total. The average company age is 10.5 years. The earliest company registration in Halesowen dates back to 1910.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

3,950
Active Companies
4,589
Total Registered
1910
Oldest Company
47.2%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
13%
32%
48%
Pre-1990: 175
1990s: 163
2000s: 569
2010s: 1,437
2020s: 2,198

Data Signals

Governance
12,2966 src
Financial
8,49810 src
Compliance
2,96715 src
Risk
2,2969 src
quality
4565 src
Trade
4111 src
growth
1632 src
innovation
1212 src
ESG
1095 src
operational
621 src
corporate_structure
91 src
regulatory
41 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Halesowen is 10.5 years old. There are 74 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 34 registered charities operate locally.

10.5 yrs
Avg company age
74
FCA regulated
34
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 48 (50%)Medium: 3 (3%)Large: 45 (47%)

Government Investment

Companies in Halesowen have been awarded 151 government contracts with a combined value of £189.8M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Halesowen?

There are 3,950 active companies registered in Halesowen, out of 4,589 total. 372 (8%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Halesowen?

The top industries in Halesowen include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (246 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (178 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (133 companies).

How fast is Halesowen growing as a business hub?

47.2% of currently active companies in Halesowen were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Halesowen?

Our database contains 27,392 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Halesowen. The largest category is Governance with 12,296 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Halesowen?

The oldest company registration in Halesowen dates back to 1910, spanning over 116 years of business history.

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