Companies in Haywards Heath

United Kingdom|44.1% formed since 2020|8% inactive|Data updated 15 Sept 2026
4,412
Active

4,412 active companies are registered in Haywards Heath with Companies House. Out of 5,069 companies ever registered here, 414 are no longer active — a 87% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 44.1% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (52%) 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 358 companies. Haywards Heath is home to 94 FCA-regulated firms and 61 registered charities. Companies here hold 57 government contracts worth £2.4B in total. The average company age is 10.2 years. The earliest company registration in Haywards Heath dates back to 1912.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

4,412
Active Companies
5,069
Total Registered
1912
Oldest Company
44.1%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
13%
35%
45%
Pre-1990: 137
1990s: 171
2000s: 677
2010s: 1,766
2020s: 2,282

Top Industries

Management consultancy activities other than financial management358→Other business support service activities n.e.c.210→Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate180→Buying and selling of own real estate167→Information technology consultancy activities137→Development of building projects108→Other service activities n.e.c.104→Residents property management93→Business and domestic software development79→Other professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c.75→

Data Signals

Governance
13,7206 src
Financial
10,29611 src
Compliance
3,65914 src
Risk
1,9079 src
Trade
3832 src
quality
2654 src
ESG
825 src
innovation
722 src
growth
692 src
operational
301 src
corporate_structure
151 src
regulatory
11 src

Top Companies in Haywards Heath

ARDINGLY COLLEGE LIMITED
Primary educationEst. 199953 signals
CSL BEHRING UK LIMITED
Wholesale of pharmaceutical goodsEst. 198298 signals
FIRST CENTRAL INSURANCE MANAGEMENT LIMITED
Activities of insurance agents and brokersEst. 200892 signals
CATS PROTECTION TRUSTEE LIMITED
Activities of other membership organizations n.e.c.Est. 200828 signals
SWEEPTECH ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LTD
Other service activities n.e.c.Est. 201325 signals
MICHELMERSH BRICK UK LIMITED
Manufacture of bricks, tiles and construction products, in baked clayEst. 199097 signals
DINNAGES GARAGES LIMITED
Sale of new cars and light motor vehiclesEst. 193522 signals
BULSTRODE FARM LIMITED
Growing of cereals (except rice), leguminous crops and oil seedsEst. 194220 signals

Business Landscape

The average active company in Haywards Heath is 10.2 years old. There are 94 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 61 registered charities operate locally.

10.2 yrs
Avg company age
94
FCA regulated
61
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 49 (58%)Medium: 2 (2%)Large: 34 (40%)

Government Investment

Companies in Haywards Heath have been awarded 57 government contracts with a combined value of £2447.5M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Haywards Heath?

There are 4,412 active companies registered in Haywards Heath, out of 5,069 total. 414 (8%) 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 (358 companies), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (210 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (180 companies).

How fast is Haywards Heath growing as a business hub?

44.1% 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 30,499 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Haywards Heath. The largest category is Governance with 13,720 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.