Companies in Haywards Heath

United Kingdom|44.2% formed since 2020|9% inactive|Data updated 31 Oct 2026
4,436
Active

4,436 active companies are registered in Haywards Heath with Companies House. Out of 5,152 companies ever registered here, 459 are no longer active — a 86% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 44.2% 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 management consultancy activities other than financial management, with 359 companies. Haywards Heath is home to 95 FCA-regulated firms and 61 registered charities. Companies here hold 66 government contracts worth £2.4B in total. The average company age is 10.4 years. The earliest company registration in Haywards Heath dates back to 1912.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

4,436
Active Companies
5,152
Total Registered
1912
Oldest Company
44.2%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
13%
35%
46%
Pre-1990: 139
1990s: 173
2000s: 687
2010s: 1,785
2020s: 2,329

Top Industries

Management consultancy activities other than financial management359→Other business support service activities n.e.c.210→Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate177→Buying and selling of own real estate169→Information technology consultancy activities135→Development of building projects108→Other service activities n.e.c.103→Residents property management93→Business and domestic software development80→Other human health activities74→

Data Signals

Governance
18,6106 src
Financial
17,02611 src
Compliance
2,39514 src
Risk
2,3129 src
Trade
6632 src
quality
3074 src
growth
952 src
ESG
815 src
innovation
802 src
operational
301 src
corporate_structure
151 src
regulatory
11 src

Top Companies in Haywards Heath

ARDINGLY COLLEGE LIMITED
Primary educationEst. 199958 signals
CSL BEHRING UK LIMITED
Wholesale of pharmaceutical goodsEst. 1982102 signals
FIRST CENTRAL INSURANCE MANAGEMENT LIMITED
Activities of insurance agents and brokersEst. 200897 signals
SWEEPTECH ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LTD
Other service activities n.e.c.Est. 201328 signals
MICHELMERSH BRICK UK LIMITED
Manufacture of bricks, tiles and construction products, in baked clayEst. 1990105 signals
CATS PROTECTION TRUSTEE LIMITED
Activities of other membership organizations n.e.c.Est. 200830 signals

Business Landscape

The average active company in Haywards Heath is 10.4 years old. There are 95 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 61 registered charities operate locally.

10.4 yrs
Avg company age
95
FCA regulated
61
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 47 (55%)Medium: 2 (2%)Large: 36 (42%)

Government Investment

Companies in Haywards Heath have been awarded 66 government contracts with a combined value of £2448.1M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Haywards Heath?

There are 4,436 active companies registered in Haywards Heath, out of 5,152 total. 459 (9%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Haywards Heath?

The top industries in Haywards Heath include Management consultancy activities other than financial management (359 companies), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (210 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (177 companies).

How fast is Haywards Heath growing as a business hub?

44.2% of currently active companies in Haywards Heath were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Haywards Heath?

Our database contains 41,615 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Haywards Heath. The largest category is Governance with 18,610 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Haywards Heath?

The oldest company registration in Haywards Heath dates back to 1912, spanning over 114 years of business history.

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