Companies in Stourbridge

United Kingdom|49.8% formed since 2020|9% inactive|Data updated 15 Sept 2026
4,668
Active

4,668 active companies are registered in Stourbridge with Companies House. Out of 5,451 companies ever registered here, 466 are no longer active — a 86% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 49.8% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (60%) 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 298 companies. Stourbridge is home to 84 FCA-regulated firms and 41 registered charities. Companies here hold 54 government contracts worth £16.1M in total. The average company age is 9.7 years. The earliest company registration in Stourbridge dates back to 1919.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

4,668
Active Companies
5,451
Total Registered
1919
Oldest Company
49.8%
Growth (2020s)

A diverse local economy with no single sector accounting for more than 15% of businesses.

Incorporation by Decade
11%
31%
52%
Pre-1990: 192
1990s: 170
2000s: 582
2010s: 1,652
2020s: 2,795

Data Signals

Governance
14,3986 src
Financial
9,9769 src
Compliance
2,89115 src
Risk
2,2009 src
quality
5734 src
Trade
3372 src
growth
652 src
operational
571 src
innovation
342 src
ESG
165 src
regulatory
21 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Stourbridge is 9.7 years old. There are 84 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 41 registered charities operate locally.

9.7 yrs
Avg company age
84
FCA regulated
41
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 25 (56%)Medium: 4 (9%)Large: 16 (36%)

Government Investment

Companies in Stourbridge have been awarded 54 government contracts with a combined value of £16.1M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Stourbridge?

There are 4,668 active companies registered in Stourbridge, out of 5,451 total. 466 (9%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Stourbridge?

The top industries in Stourbridge include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (298 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (198 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (163 companies).

How fast is Stourbridge growing as a business hub?

49.8% of currently active companies in Stourbridge were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Stourbridge?

Our database contains 30,549 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Stourbridge. The largest category is Governance with 14,398 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Stourbridge?

The oldest company registration in Stourbridge dates back to 1919, spanning over 107 years of business history.

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