Companies in Maidenhead

United Kingdom|45.2% formed since 2020|6% inactive|Data updated 8 Sept 2026
7,303
Active

7,303 active companies are based in Maidenhead according to Companies House records. Out of 8,519 companies ever registered here, 551 are no longer active — a 86% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 45.2% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (53%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is management consultancy activities other than financial management, with 513 companies. The area hosts 265 large enterprises, 95 small firms. Maidenhead is home to 124 FCA-regulated firms and 63 registered charities. Companies here hold 449 government contracts worth £2.8B in total. The average company age is 11.7 years. The earliest company registration in Maidenhead dates back to 1878.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

7,303
Active Companies
8,519
Total Registered
1878
Oldest Company
45.2%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
12%
33%
46%
Pre-1990: 457
1990s: 378
2000s: 978
2010s: 2,747
2020s: 3,874

Data Signals

Governance
23,1336 src
Financial
16,55710 src
Compliance
6,01717 src
Risk
4,19510 src
Trade
6992 src
quality
5635 src
growth
4852 src
ESG
2276 src
innovation
1212 src
corporate_structure
851 src
operational
821 src
regulatory
91 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Maidenhead is 11.7 years old. There are 124 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 63 registered charities operate locally.

11.7 yrs
Avg company age
124
FCA regulated
63
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 95 (25%)Medium: 16 (4%)Large: 265 (70%)

Government Investment

Companies in Maidenhead have been awarded 449 government contracts with a combined value of £2803.9M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Maidenhead?

There are 7,303 active companies registered in Maidenhead, out of 8,519 total. 551 (6%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Maidenhead?

The top industries in Maidenhead include Management consultancy activities other than financial management (513 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (330 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (326 companies).

How fast is Maidenhead growing as a business hub?

45.2% of currently active companies in Maidenhead were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Maidenhead?

Our database contains 52,173 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Maidenhead. The largest category is Governance with 23,133 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Maidenhead?

The oldest company registration in Maidenhead dates back to 1878, spanning over 148 years of business history.

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