Companies in Kidderminster

United Kingdom|50.3% formed since 2020|16% inactive|Data updated 3 Sept 2026
3,236
Active

3,236 active companies are registered in Kidderminster with Companies House. Out of 4,801 companies ever registered here, 777 are no longer active — a 67% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 50.3% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (85%) 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 124 companies. Kidderminster is home to 68 FCA-regulated firms and 34 registered charities. Companies here hold 99 government contracts worth £73.5M in total. The average company age is 9.8 years. The earliest company registration in Kidderminster dates back to 1909.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

3,236
Active Companies
4,801
Total Registered
1909
Oldest Company
50.3%
Growth (2020s)

Kidderminster is a growth hotspot — over half of its active companies were formed since 2020.

Incorporation by Decade
9%
28%
58%
Pre-1990: 116
1990s: 135
2000s: 420
2010s: 1,351
2020s: 2,745

Data Signals

Governance
10,0506 src
Financial
6,89610 src
Compliance
2,04315 src
Risk
1,7428 src
Trade
3811 src
quality
2615 src
growth
1072 src
operational
561 src
ESG
274 src
corporate_structure
181 src
innovation
162 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Kidderminster is 9.8 years old. There are 68 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 34 registered charities operate locally.

9.8 yrs
Avg company age
68
FCA regulated
34
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 39 (49%)Medium: 10 (13%)Large: 30 (38%)

Government Investment

Companies in Kidderminster have been awarded 99 government contracts with a combined value of £73.5M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Kidderminster?

There are 3,236 active companies registered in Kidderminster, out of 4,801 total. 777 (16%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Kidderminster?

The top industries in Kidderminster include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (124 companies), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (118 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (103 companies).

How fast is Kidderminster growing as a business hub?

50.3% of currently active companies in Kidderminster were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Kidderminster?

Our database contains 21,597 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Kidderminster. The largest category is Governance with 10,050 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Kidderminster?

The oldest company registration in Kidderminster dates back to 1909, spanning over 117 years of business history.

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