Companies in South Ockendon

United Kingdom|65.7% formed since 2020|8% inactive|Data updated 5 Sept 2026
1,740
Active

1,740 active companies are registered in South Ockendon with Companies House. Out of 2,159 companies ever registered here, 169 are no longer active — a 81% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 65.7% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (81%) 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 124 companies. South Ockendon is home to 18 FCA-regulated firms. The average company age is 5.4 years. The earliest company registration in South Ockendon dates back to 1948.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

1,740
Active Companies
2,159
Total Registered
1948
Oldest Company
65.7%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
31%
66%
Pre-1990: 14
1990s: 10
2000s: 50
2010s: 657
2020s: 1,401

Data Signals

Governance
5,1726 src
Financial
3,1589 src
Compliance
7099 src
Risk
6758 src
quality
685 src
Trade
461 src
operational
301 src
ESG
103 src
growth
82 src
regulatory
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in South Ockendon is 5.4 years old. There are 18 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 9 registered charities operate locally.

5.4 yrs
Avg company age
18
FCA regulated
9
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 15 (63%)Medium: 5 (21%)Large: 4 (17%)

Government Investment

Companies in South Ockendon have been awarded 1 government contracts with a combined value of £0.0M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in South Ockendon?

There are 1,740 active companies registered in South Ockendon, out of 2,159 total. 169 (8%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in South Ockendon?

The top industries in South Ockendon include Buying and selling of own real estate (124 companies), Freight transport by road (74 companies), Construction of commercial buildings (72 companies).

How fast is South Ockendon growing as a business hub?

65.7% of currently active companies in South Ockendon were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in South Ockendon?

Our database contains 9,877 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in South Ockendon. The largest category is Governance with 5,172 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in South Ockendon?

The oldest company registration in South Ockendon dates back to 1948, spanning over 78 years of business history.

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