Companies in Lewisham

United Kingdom|50.9% formed since 2020|10% inactive|Data updated 9 Sept 2026
112
Active

112 active companies are registered in Lewisham with Companies House. Out of 160 companies ever registered here, 16 are no longer active — a 70% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 50.9% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (70%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is residents property management, with 7 companies. The average company age is 6.9 years.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

112
Active Companies
160
Total Registered
1969
Oldest Company
50.9%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
42%
49%
Pre-1990: 2
1990s: 3
2000s: 9
2010s: 67
2020s: 78

Data Signals

Governance
3414 src
Financial
2206 src
Compliance
625 src
Risk
465 src
quality
183 src
Trade
61 src
growth
11 src
ESG
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Lewisham is 6.9 years old. There are 3 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 2 registered charities operate locally.

6.9 yrs
Avg company age
3
FCA regulated
2
Charities

Government Investment

Companies in Lewisham have been awarded 1 government contracts with a combined value of £0.1M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Lewisham?

There are 112 active companies registered in Lewisham, out of 160 total. 16 (10%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Lewisham?

The top industries in Lewisham include Residents property management (7 companies), Other service activities n.e.c. (7 companies), Licensed restaurants (6 companies).

How fast is Lewisham growing as a business hub?

50.9% of currently active companies in Lewisham were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Lewisham?

Our database contains 695 data signals across 8 categories for active companies in Lewisham. The largest category is Governance with 341 signals from 4 sources.

When was the first company registered in Lewisham?

The oldest company registration in Lewisham dates back to 1969, spanning over 57 years of business history.

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