Companies in Romford

United Kingdom|64.5% formed since 2020|8% inactive|Data updated 5 Sept 2026
15,959
Active

15,959 active companies are based in Romford according to Companies House records. Out of 19,624 companies ever registered here, 1,573 are no longer active — a 81% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 64.5% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (79%) 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 1,208 companies. 72 medium and large companies operate here, indicating a significant commercial presence. Romford is home to 216 FCA-regulated firms and 104 registered charities. Companies here hold 95 government contracts worth £636.9M 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, September 2026

15,959
Active Companies
19,624
Total Registered
1856
Oldest Company
64.5%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
28%
65%
Pre-1990: 196
1990s: 212
2000s: 873
2010s: 5,414
2020s: 12,663

Top Industries

Buying and selling of own real estate1,208→Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet724→Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate721→Management consultancy activities other than financial management514→Construction of commercial buildings483→Construction of domestic buildings472→Information technology consultancy activities401→Other business support service activities n.e.c.349→Development of building projects348→Other building completion and finishing305→

Data Signals

Governance
47,5076 src
Financial
29,96210 src
Compliance
8,37018 src
Risk
6,9159 src
quality
1,0556 src
Trade
6192 src
growth
1262 src
ESG
1254 src
operational
1221 src
innovation
262 src
corporate_structure
101 src
regulatory
51 src

Top Companies in Romford

SAINT FRANCIS HOSPICE
Hospital activitiesEst. 197838 signals
NICHOLLS & CLARKE LIMITED
Activities of head officesEst. 190098 signals
MACARTHYS LABORATORIES LIMITED
Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical productsEst. 195998 signals
N & C BUILDING PRODUCTS LIMITED
Manufacture of paints, varnishes and similar coatings, mastics and sealantsEst. 185685 signals
YMCA THAMES GATEWAY
Other accommodationEst. 200725 signals
SAUL D HARRISON & SONS PLC
Manufacture of non-wovens and articles made from non-wovens, except apparelEst. 194727 signals
AHAVA COMMUNITY LTD
Activities of religious organizationsEst. 201218 signals

Business Landscape

The average active company in Romford is 6.1 years old. There are 216 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 104 registered charities operate locally.

6.1 yrs
Avg company age
216
FCA regulated
104
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 64 (47%)Medium: 7 (5%)Large: 65 (48%)

Government Investment

Companies in Romford have been awarded 95 government contracts with a combined value of £636.9M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Romford?

There are 15,959 active companies registered in Romford, out of 19,624 total. 1,573 (8%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Romford?

The top industries in Romford include Buying and selling of own real estate (1,208 companies), Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet (724 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (721 companies).

How fast is Romford growing as a business hub?

64.5% 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 94,842 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Romford. The largest category is Governance with 47,507 signals from 6 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.