Companies in Haverhill

United Kingdom|48.4% formed since 2020|9% inactive|Data updated 30 Oct 2026
1,255
Active

1,255 active companies are registered in Haverhill with Companies House. Out of 1,518 companies ever registered here, 137 are no longer active — a 83% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 48.4% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (59%) 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 64 companies. Haverhill is home to 31 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 87 government contracts worth £15.2M in total. The average company age is 10.0 years. The earliest company registration in Haverhill dates back to 1922.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

1,255
Active Companies
1,518
Total Registered
1922
Oldest Company
48.4%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
10%
33%
50%
Pre-1990: 45
1990s: 55
2000s: 156
2010s: 497
2020s: 739

Data Signals

Governance
5,2635 src
Financial
4,75510 src
Risk
7337 src
Compliance
55212 src
Trade
3082 src
quality
1504 src
growth
972 src
innovation
632 src
ESG
324 src
operational
171 src
corporate_structure
71 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Haverhill is 10 years old. There are 31 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 11 registered charities operate locally.

10 yrs
Avg company age
31
FCA regulated
11
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 19 (58%)Medium: 2 (6%)Large: 12 (36%)

Government Investment

Companies in Haverhill have been awarded 87 government contracts with a combined value of £15.2M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Haverhill?

There are 1,255 active companies registered in Haverhill, out of 1,518 total. 137 (9%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Haverhill?

The top industries in Haverhill include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (64 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (59 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (49 companies).

How fast is Haverhill growing as a business hub?

48.4% of currently active companies in Haverhill were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Haverhill?

Our database contains 11,977 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Haverhill. The largest category is Governance with 5,263 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Haverhill?

The oldest company registration in Haverhill dates back to 1922, spanning over 104 years of business history.

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