Companies in Hereford

United Kingdom|46.2% formed since 2020|7% inactive|Data updated 11 Sept 2026
5,887
Active

5,887 active companies are based in Hereford according to Companies House records. Out of 6,787 companies ever registered here, 462 are no longer active — a 87% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 46.2% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (54%) 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 456 companies. 68 medium and large companies operate here, indicating a significant commercial presence. Hereford is home to 103 FCA-regulated firms and 100 registered charities. Companies here hold 159 government contracts worth £93.9M in total. The average company age is 10.1 years. The earliest company registration in Hereford dates back to 1884.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

5,887
Active Companies
6,787
Total Registered
1884
Oldest Company
46.2%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
12%
34%
47%
Pre-1990: 229
1990s: 234
2000s: 835
2010s: 2,253
2020s: 3,163

Top Industries

Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate456→Management consultancy activities other than financial management252→Buying and selling of own real estate250→Residents property management208→Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.174→Development of building projects148→Other business support service activities n.e.c.146→Dormant Company121→Private security activities95→Information technology consultancy activities93→

Data Signals

Governance
18,5366 src
Financial
14,10610 src
Compliance
4,80315 src
Risk
3,0959 src
Trade
5862 src
quality
5705 src
growth
1722 src
ESG
1025 src
operational
991 src
innovation
982 src
corporate_structure
151 src
regulatory
11 src

Top Companies in Hereford

S & A PRODUCE (UK) LIMITED
Growing of other non-perennial cropsEst. 199078 signals
FREEMANS OF NEWENT LIMITED
Processing and preserving of poultry meatEst. 196280 signals
M AND M DIRECT LIMITED
Retail sale via mail order houses or via InternetEst. 2004105 signals
SPECIAL METALS WIGGIN LIMITED
Other non-ferrous metal productionEst. 189232 signals
G. B. LINERS LIMITED
Removal servicesEst. 194629 signals
TAURUS HEALTHCARE LIMITED
General medical practice activitiesEst. 201228 signals
HEREFORDSHIRE MIND
Other residential care activities n.e.c.Est. 198926 signals
THE ROYAL NATIONAL COLLEGE FOR THE BLIND
Technical and vocational secondary educationEst. 198923 signals
VIPASSANA TRUST
Other service activities n.e.c.Est. 198820 signals
WYMAN-GORDON LIMITED
Other non-ferrous metal productionEst. 199461 signals

Business Landscape

The average active company in Hereford is 10.1 years old. There are 103 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 100 registered charities operate locally.

10.1 yrs
Avg company age
103
FCA regulated
100
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 53 (44%)Medium: 16 (13%)Large: 52 (43%)

Government Investment

Companies in Hereford have been awarded 159 government contracts with a combined value of £93.9M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Hereford?

There are 5,887 active companies registered in Hereford, out of 6,787 total. 462 (7%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Hereford?

The top industries in Hereford include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (456 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (252 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (250 companies).

How fast is Hereford growing as a business hub?

46.2% of currently active companies in Hereford were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Hereford?

Our database contains 42,183 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Hereford. The largest category is Governance with 18,536 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Hereford?

The oldest company registration in Hereford dates back to 1884, spanning over 142 years of business history.

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