Companies in Henfield

United Kingdom|42.5% formed since 2020|5% inactive|Data updated 5 Sept 2026
711
Active

711 active companies are registered in Henfield with Companies House. Out of 830 companies ever registered here, 41 are no longer active — a 86% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 42.5% of current companies established since 2020. A wave of registrations in the 2010s accounts for 43% of active companies, pointing to a decade of strong entrepreneurial activity. The most common industry sector is management consultancy activities other than financial management, with 47 companies. Henfield is home to 13 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 30 government contracts worth £62.9M in total. The average company age is 10.7 years. The earliest company registration in Henfield dates back to 1923.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

711
Active Companies
830
Total Registered
1923
Oldest Company
42.5%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
15%
37%
42%
Pre-1990: 18
1990s: 31
2000s: 121
2010s: 309
2020s: 349

Data Signals

Governance
2,2095 src
Financial
1,6239 src
Compliance
4809 src
Risk
3259 src
Trade
1001 src
quality
603 src
growth
332 src
operational
111 src
innovation
82 src
ESG
32 src
regulatory
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Henfield is 10.7 years old. There are 13 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 8 registered charities operate locally.

10.7 yrs
Avg company age
13
FCA regulated
8
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 4 (44%)Medium: 1 (11%)Large: 4 (44%)

Government Investment

Companies in Henfield have been awarded 30 government contracts with a combined value of £62.9M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Henfield?

There are 711 active companies registered in Henfield, out of 830 total. 41 (5%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Henfield?

The top industries in Henfield include Management consultancy activities other than financial management (47 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (47 companies), Dormant Company (35 companies).

How fast is Henfield growing as a business hub?

42.5% of currently active companies in Henfield were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Henfield?

Our database contains 4,853 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Henfield. The largest category is Governance with 2,209 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Henfield?

The oldest company registration in Henfield dates back to 1923, spanning over 103 years of business history.

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