Companies in Paddock Wood

United Kingdom|29.3% formed since 2020|4% inactive|Data updated 13 Sept 2026
92
Active

92 active companies are registered in Paddock Wood with Companies House. Out of 102 companies ever registered here, 4 are no longer active — a 90% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 29.3% of current companies established since 2020. A wave of registrations in the 2010s accounts for 43% of active companies, pointing to a decade of strong entrepreneurial activity. The most common industry sector is activities of other holding companies n.e.c., with 6 companies. Companies here hold 38 government contracts worth £569.4M in total. The average company age is 15.5 years, suggesting a mature business environment. The earliest company registration in Paddock Wood dates back to 1939.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

92
Active Companies
102
Total Registered
1939
Oldest Company
29.3%
Growth (2020s)

An established business centre with companies averaging 15.5 years of operation.

Incorporation by Decade
9%
20%
39%
29%
Pre-1990: 9
1990s: 3
2000s: 20
2010s: 40
2020s: 30

Data Signals

Financial
3467 src
Governance
2974 src
Compliance
1328 src
Risk
757 src
growth
381 src
Trade
311 src
ESG
214 src
innovation
162 src
corporate_structure
121 src
operational
51 src
quality
41 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Paddock Wood is 15.5 years old. There are 5 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 1 registered charities operate locally.

15.5 yrs
Avg company age
5
FCA regulated
1
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 4 (40%)Medium: 1 (10%)Large: 5 (50%)

Government Investment

Companies in Paddock Wood have been awarded 38 government contracts with a combined value of £569.4M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Paddock Wood?

There are 92 active companies registered in Paddock Wood, out of 102 total. 4 (4%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Paddock Wood?

The top industries in Paddock Wood include Activities of other holding companies n.e.c. (6 companies).

How fast is Paddock Wood growing as a business hub?

29.3% of currently active companies in Paddock Wood were incorporated since 2020, indicating moderate recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Paddock Wood?

Our database contains 977 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Paddock Wood. The largest category is Financial with 346 signals from 7 sources.

When was the first company registered in Paddock Wood?

The oldest company registration in Paddock Wood dates back to 1939, spanning over 87 years of business history.

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