Companies in Islington

United Kingdom|46% formed since 2020|12% inactive|Data updated 31 Oct 2026
309
Active

309 active companies are registered in Islington with Companies House. Out of 401 companies ever registered here, 50 are no longer active — a 77% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 46% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (63%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is buying and selling of own real estate, with 20 companies. The average company age is 10.7 years. The earliest company registration in Islington dates back to 1900.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

309
Active Companies
401
Total Registered
1900
Oldest Company
46%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
38%
49%
Pre-1990: 14
1990s: 14
2000s: 24
2010s: 152
2020s: 194

Top Industries

Buying and selling of own real estate20
Management consultancy activities other than financial management16
Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate15
Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.14
Other business support service activities n.e.c.11
Information technology consultancy activities10
Dormant Company8
Development of building projects8
Residents property management7
Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet7

Data Signals

Governance
1,3074 src
Financial
1,2287 src
Risk
2226 src
Compliance
1578 src
Trade
412 src
quality
413 src
innovation
22 src
ESG
22 src
growth
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Islington is 10.7 years old. There are 5 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 11 registered charities operate locally.

10.7 yrs
Avg company age
5
FCA regulated
11
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 3 (75%)Large: 1 (25%)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Islington?

There are 309 active companies registered in Islington, out of 401 total. 50 (12%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Islington?

The top industries in Islington include Buying and selling of own real estate (20 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (16 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (15 companies).

How fast is Islington growing as a business hub?

46% of currently active companies in Islington were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Islington?

Our database contains 3,001 data signals across 9 categories for active companies in Islington. The largest category is Governance with 1,307 signals from 4 sources.

When was the first company registered in Islington?

The oldest company registration in Islington dates back to 1900, spanning over 126 years of business history.

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