Companies in Letchworth Garden City

United Kingdom|47.8% formed since 2020|6% inactive|Data updated 6 Sept 2026
2,332
Active

2,332 active companies are registered in Letchworth Garden City with Companies House. Out of 2,653 companies ever registered here, 151 are no longer active — a 88% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 47.8% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (55%) 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 146 companies. Letchworth Garden City is home to 36 FCA-regulated firms and 21 registered charities. Companies here hold 306 government contracts worth £40.0B in total. The average company age is 11.1 years. The earliest company registration in Letchworth Garden City dates back to 1905.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

2,332
Active Companies
2,653
Total Registered
1905
Oldest Company
47.8%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
12%
30%
49%
Pre-1990: 132
1990s: 106
2000s: 307
2010s: 791
2020s: 1,288

Data Signals

Governance
7,3886 src
Financial
5,42010 src
Compliance
1,74316 src
Risk
1,6079 src
Trade
3751 src
growth
3142 src
quality
1665 src
ESG
766 src
innovation
552 src
operational
211 src
corporate_structure
31 src
regulatory
21 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Letchworth Garden City is 11.1 years old. There are 36 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 21 registered charities operate locally.

11.1 yrs
Avg company age
36
FCA regulated
21
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 71 (67%)Medium: 5 (5%)Large: 30 (28%)

Government Investment

Companies in Letchworth Garden City have been awarded 306 government contracts with a combined value of £39972.1M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Letchworth Garden City?

There are 2,332 active companies registered in Letchworth Garden City, out of 2,653 total. 151 (6%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Letchworth Garden City?

The top industries in Letchworth Garden City include Buying and selling of own real estate (146 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (122 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (109 companies).

How fast is Letchworth Garden City growing as a business hub?

47.8% of currently active companies in Letchworth Garden City were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Letchworth Garden City?

Our database contains 17,170 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Letchworth Garden City. The largest category is Governance with 7,388 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Letchworth Garden City?

The oldest company registration in Letchworth Garden City dates back to 1905, spanning over 121 years of business history.

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