Companies in Solihull

United Kingdom|50.8% formed since 2020|5% inactive|Data updated 3 Sept 2026
13,135
Active

13,135 active companies are based in Solihull according to Companies House records. Out of 15,111 companies ever registered here, 737 are no longer active — a 87% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 50.8% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (59%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is other letting and operating of own or leased real estate, with 986 companies. The area hosts 291 large enterprises, 157 small firms. Solihull is home to 269 FCA-regulated firms and 94 registered charities. Companies here hold 607 government contracts worth £650.7M in total. The average company age is 9.6 years. The earliest company registration in Solihull dates back to 1893.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

13,135
Active Companies
15,111
Total Registered
1893
Oldest Company
50.8%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
11%
31%
52%
Pre-1990: 494
1990s: 475
2000s: 1,601
2010s: 4,675
2020s: 7,713

Top Industries

Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate986→Buying and selling of own real estate972→Management consultancy activities other than financial management649→Other business support service activities n.e.c.416→Information technology consultancy activities395→Development of building projects377→Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.342→Residents property management326→Dormant Company307→Other service activities n.e.c.302→

Data Signals

Governance
41,1326 src
Financial
29,14910 src
Compliance
9,73517 src
Risk
7,9959 src
quality
9666 src
Trade
8602 src
growth
6322 src
ESG
3336 src
innovation
3132 src
operational
1281 src
corporate_structure
1171 src
regulatory
21 src

Top Companies in Solihull

GYMSHARK LTD
Other retail sale in non-specialised storesEst. 201249 signals
WAVENET LIMITED
Wholesale of electronic and telecommunications equipment and partsEst. 200086 signals
ABBEYFIELD SOCIETY (THE)
Other accommodationEst. 1956165 signals
BIRTLEY GROUP LIMITED
Manufacture of other fabricated metal products n.e.c.Est. 195847 signals
ZF AUTOMOTIVE UK LIMITED
Manufacture of electrical and electronic equipment for motor vehicles and their enginesEst. 1966125 signals
SPECIALIST BUILDING PRODUCTS LIMITED
Manufacture of other plastic productsEst. 197699 signals
JOSEPH ASH LIMITED
Treatment and coating of metalsEst. 191978 signals
LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK) LIMITED
Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or marketsEst. 1949151 signals
PARAGON FINANCE PLC
Credit granting by non-deposit taking finance houses and other specialist consumer credit grantorsEst. 198597 signals
HILL & SMITH PLC
Activities of head officesEst. 196096 signals

Business Landscape

The average active company in Solihull is 9.6 years old. There are 269 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 94 registered charities operate locally.

9.6 yrs
Avg company age
269
FCA regulated
94
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 157 (34%)Medium: 20 (4%)Large: 291 (62%)

Government Investment

Companies in Solihull have been awarded 607 government contracts with a combined value of £650.7M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Solihull?

There are 13,135 active companies registered in Solihull, out of 15,111 total. 737 (5%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Solihull?

The top industries in Solihull include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (986 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (972 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (649 companies).

How fast is Solihull growing as a business hub?

50.8% of currently active companies in Solihull were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Solihull?

Our database contains 91,362 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Solihull. The largest category is Governance with 41,132 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Solihull?

The oldest company registration in Solihull dates back to 1893, spanning over 133 years of business history.

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