Companies in Middlesex

United Kingdom|15.9% formed since 2020|3% inactive|Data updated 5 Sept 2026
4,330
Active

4,330 active companies are registered in Middlesex with Companies House. Out of 4,991 companies ever registered here, 168 are no longer active — a 87% survival rate. The most common industry sector is other letting and operating of own or leased real estate, with 296 companies. The area hosts 157 large enterprises, 44 small firms. Middlesex is home to 111 FCA-regulated firms and 91 registered charities. Companies here hold 122 government contracts worth £2.1B in total. The average company age is 22.3 years, suggesting a mature business environment. The earliest company registration in Middlesex dates back to 1895.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

4,330
Active Companies
4,991
Total Registered
1895
Oldest Company
15.9%
Growth (2020s)

An established business centre with companies averaging 22.3 years of operation.

Incorporation by Decade
13%
17%
41%
13%
16%
Pre-1990: 665
1990s: 856
2000s: 2,042
2010s: 641
2020s: 774

Data Signals

Governance
15,2826 src
Financial
13,08311 src
Compliance
3,87717 src
Risk
2,7079 src
quality
1,2135 src
Trade
5442 src
innovation
2462 src
ESG
2336 src
growth
1402 src
corporate_structure
761 src
operational
721 src
regulatory
31 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Middlesex is 22.3 years old. There are 111 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 91 registered charities operate locally.

22.3 yrs
Avg company age
111
FCA regulated
91
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 44 (21%)Medium: 5 (2%)Large: 157 (76%)

Government Investment

Companies in Middlesex have been awarded 122 government contracts with a combined value of £2093.4M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Middlesex?

There are 4,330 active companies registered in Middlesex, out of 4,991 total. 168 (3%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Middlesex?

The top industries in Middlesex include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (296 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (253 companies), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (190 companies).

How fast is Middlesex growing as a business hub?

15.9% of currently active companies in Middlesex were incorporated since 2020, indicating steady recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Middlesex?

Our database contains 37,476 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Middlesex. The largest category is Governance with 15,282 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Middlesex?

The oldest company registration in Middlesex dates back to 1895, spanning over 131 years of business history.

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