Companies in Letchworth Garden City

United Kingdom|47.9% formed since 2020|9% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
2,334
Active

2,334 active companies are registered in Letchworth Garden City with Companies House. Out of 2,698 companies ever registered here, 231 are no longer active — a 87% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 47.9% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (56%) 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 148 companies. Letchworth Garden City is home to 38 FCA-regulated firms and 21 registered charities. Companies here hold 316 government contracts worth £40.1B in total. The average company age is 11.2 years. The earliest company registration in Letchworth Garden City dates back to 1905.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

2,334
Active Companies
2,698
Total Registered
1905
Oldest Company
47.9%
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: 133
1990s: 108
2000s: 313
2010s: 798
2020s: 1,318

Data Signals

Governance
9,9745 src
Financial
8,56610 src
Risk
1,7948 src
Compliance
1,12616 src
Trade
6062 src
growth
3262 src
quality
1845 src
ESG
776 src
innovation
572 src
operational
211 src
corporate_structure
31 src
regulatory
21 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Letchworth Garden City is 11.2 years old. There are 38 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 21 registered charities operate locally.

11.2 yrs
Avg company age
38
FCA regulated
21
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 76 (68%)Medium: 5 (5%)Large: 30 (27%)

Government Investment

Companies in Letchworth Garden City have been awarded 316 government contracts with a combined value of £40070.5M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Letchworth Garden City?

There are 2,334 active companies registered in Letchworth Garden City, out of 2,698 total. 231 (9%) are no longer active.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 (148 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (125 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (108 companies).

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

47.9% 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 22,736 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Letchworth Garden City. The largest category is Governance with 9,974 signals from 5 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.