Companies in Haverhill

United Kingdom|48.3% formed since 2020|8% inactive|Data updated 13 Sept 2026
1,265
Active

1,265 active companies are registered in Haverhill with Companies House. Out of 1,514 companies ever registered here, 116 are no longer active — a 84% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 48.3% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (58%) 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 63 companies. Haverhill is home to 32 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 86 government contracts worth £15.2M in total. The average company age is 9.9 years. The earliest company registration in Haverhill dates back to 1922.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

1,265
Active Companies
1,514
Total Registered
1922
Oldest Company
48.3%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
10%
34%
49%
Pre-1990: 45
1990s: 55
2000s: 156
2010s: 504
2020s: 728

Data Signals

Governance
3,9216 src
Financial
2,81010 src
Compliance
89612 src
Risk
6198 src
Trade
2062 src
quality
1584 src
growth
942 src
innovation
542 src
ESG
324 src
operational
161 src
corporate_structure
71 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Haverhill is 9.9 years old. There are 32 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 11 registered charities operate locally.

9.9 yrs
Avg company age
32
FCA regulated
11
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 24 (63%)Medium: 2 (5%)Large: 12 (32%)

Government Investment

Companies in Haverhill have been awarded 86 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There are 1,265 active companies registered in Haverhill, out of 1,514 total. 116 (8%) are no longer active.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 (63 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (59 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (47 companies).

How fast is Haverhill growing as a business hub?

48.3% 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 8,813 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Haverhill. The largest category is Governance with 3,921 signals from 6 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.