Companies in Romford

United Kingdom|64.6% formed since 2020|Data updated 6 Jun 2026
16,103
Active

16,103 active companies are based in Romford according to Companies House records. Out of 18,239 companies ever registered here, 34 are no longer active — a 88% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 64.6% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (71%) 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 1,157 companies. 91 medium and large companies operate here, indicating a significant commercial presence. Romford is home to 219 FCA-regulated firms and 100 registered charities. Companies here hold 102 government contracts worth £671.0M in total. The average company age is 6.1 years. The earliest company registration in Romford dates back to 1856.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, June 2026

16,103
Active Companies
18,239
Total Registered
1856
Oldest Company
64.6%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
30%
63%
Pre-1990: 197
1990s: 216
2000s: 880
2010s: 5,468
2020s: 11,478

Top Industries

Buying and selling of own real estate1,157→Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate700→Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet691→Management consultancy activities other than financial management517→Construction of commercial buildings479→Construction of domestic buildings464→Information technology consultancy activities420→Other business support service activities n.e.c.361→Development of building projects354→Other service activities n.e.c.318→

Data Signals

Governance
49,8435 src
Financial
28,82111 src
Compliance
8,08915 src
Risk
5,06911 src
quality
6616 src
Trade
6372 src
ESG
1284 src
growth
1232 src
operational
1211 src
innovation
172 src
corporate_structure
71 src
regulatory
51 src

Top Companies in Romford

SAINT FRANCIS HOSPICE
Hospital activitiesEst. 197835 signals
NICHOLLS & CLARKE LIMITED
Activities of head officesEst. 190094 signals
N & C BUILDING PRODUCTS LIMITED
Manufacture of paints, varnishes and similar coatings, mastics and sealantsEst. 185683 signals
YMCA THAMES GATEWAY
Other accommodationEst. 200724 signals
MACARTHYS LABORATORIES LIMITED
Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical productsEst. 195989 signals
SAUL D HARRISON & SONS PLC
Manufacture of non-wovens and articles made from non-wovens, except apparelEst. 194727 signals
DULCE LIMITED
Other retail sale of food in specialised storesEst. 201316 signals
RAINHAM STEEL COMPANY LIMITED
Wholesale of metals and metal oresEst. 197376 signals

Business Landscape

The average active company in Romford is 6.1 years old. There are 219 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 100 registered charities operate locally.

6.1 yrs
Avg company age
219
FCA regulated
100
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 60 (40%)Medium: 5 (3%)Large: 86 (57%)

Government Investment

Companies in Romford have been awarded 102 government contracts with a combined value of £671.0M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Romford?

There are 16,103 active companies registered in Romford, out of 18,239 total. 34 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Romford?

The top industries in Romford include Buying and selling of own real estate (1,157 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (700 companies), Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet (691 companies).

How fast is Romford growing as a business hub?

64.6% of currently active companies in Romford were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Romford?

Our database contains 93,521 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Romford. The largest category is Governance with 49,843 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Romford?

The oldest company registration in Romford dates back to 1856, spanning over 170 years of business history.

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