Companies in Hemel Hempstead

United Kingdom|49.5% formed since 2020|6% inactive|Data updated 6 Sept 2026
8,064
Active

8,064 active companies are based in Hemel Hempstead according to Companies House records. Out of 9,420 companies ever registered here, 597 are no longer active — a 86% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 49.5% 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 residents property management, with 725 companies. The area hosts 156 large enterprises, 83 small firms. Hemel Hempstead is home to 159 FCA-regulated firms and 63 registered charities. Companies here hold 1,267 government contracts worth £9.4B in total. The average company age is 9.4 years. The earliest company registration in Hemel Hempstead dates back to 1877.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

8,064
Active Companies
9,420
Total Registered
1877
Oldest Company
49.5%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
10%
33%
51%
Pre-1990: 272
1990s: 265
2000s: 935
2010s: 3,118
2020s: 4,725

Top Industries

Residents property management725→Management consultancy activities other than financial management332→Buying and selling of own real estate326→Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate294→Information technology consultancy activities249→Other business support service activities n.e.c.228→Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet181→Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.162→Construction of domestic buildings157→Dormant Company157→

Data Signals

Governance
25,5136 src
Financial
17,58711 src
Compliance
5,44014 src
Risk
4,59310 src
growth
1,2882 src
Trade
6802 src
quality
6605 src
ESG
2686 src
innovation
2652 src
operational
911 src
corporate_structure
361 src
regulatory
21 src

Top Companies in Hemel Hempstead

ATLAS COPCO LIMITED
Other business support service activities n.e.c.Est. 1919104 signals
SELECTA U.K. LIMITED
Other food servicesEst. 199167 signals
NEC SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS UK LIMITED
Business and domestic software developmentEst. 1969324 signals
BLACKHAWK NETWORK EMEA LIMITED
Other business support service activities n.e.c.Est. 2001107 signals
BRITVIC SOFT DRINKS LIMITED
Manufacture of soft drinks; production of mineral waters and other bottled watersEst. 1953107 signals
LATHAMS LIMITED
Wholesale of wood, construction materials and sanitary equipmentEst. 1969101 signals
HENKEL LIMITED
Activities of head officesEst. 192681 signals
ACADEMIA LIMITED
Other information technology service activitiesEst. 2003409 signals
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC LIMITED
Wholesale of other machinery and equipmentEst. 199297 signals
CAE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES LIMITED
Other information technology service activitiesEst. 1992153 signals

Business Landscape

The average active company in Hemel Hempstead is 9.4 years old. There are 159 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 63 registered charities operate locally.

9.4 yrs
Avg company age
159
FCA regulated
63
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 83 (33%)Medium: 11 (4%)Large: 156 (62%)

Government Investment

Companies in Hemel Hempstead have been awarded 1,267 government contracts with a combined value of £9354.2M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Hemel Hempstead?

There are 8,064 active companies registered in Hemel Hempstead, out of 9,420 total. 597 (6%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Hemel Hempstead?

The top industries in Hemel Hempstead include Residents property management (725 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (332 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (326 companies).

How fast is Hemel Hempstead growing as a business hub?

49.5% of currently active companies in Hemel Hempstead were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Hemel Hempstead?

Our database contains 56,423 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Hemel Hempstead. The largest category is Governance with 25,513 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Hemel Hempstead?

The oldest company registration in Hemel Hempstead dates back to 1877, spanning over 149 years of business history.

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