Companies in Uxbridge

United Kingdom|55.5% formed since 2020|11% inactive|Data updated 31 Oct 2026
8,711
Active

8,711 active companies are based in Uxbridge according to Companies House records. Out of 10,724 companies ever registered here, 1,169 are no longer active — a 81% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 55.5% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (70%) 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 730 companies. The area hosts 290 large enterprises, 113 small firms. Uxbridge is home to 157 FCA-regulated firms and 49 registered charities. Companies here hold 716 government contracts worth £8.8B in total. The average company age is 9.0 years. The earliest company registration in Uxbridge dates back to 1888.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

8,711
Active Companies
10,724
Total Registered
1888
Oldest Company
55.5%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
29%
58%
Pre-1990: 362
1990s: 316
2000s: 769
2010s: 3,038
2020s: 6,084

Data Signals

Governance
36,6366 src
Financial
30,87010 src
Risk
6,35511 src
Compliance
3,47318 src
quality
1,2865 src
Trade
1,2202 src
growth
7752 src
ESG
3966 src
operational
1161 src
innovation
1042 src
corporate_structure
781 src
regulatory
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Uxbridge is 9 years old. There are 157 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 49 registered charities operate locally.

9 yrs
Avg company age
157
FCA regulated
49
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 113 (27%)Medium: 10 (2%)Large: 290 (70%)

Government Investment

Companies in Uxbridge have been awarded 716 government contracts with a combined value of £8791.7M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Uxbridge?

There are 8,711 active companies registered in Uxbridge, out of 10,724 total. 1,169 (11%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Uxbridge?

The top industries in Uxbridge include Buying and selling of own real estate (730 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (533 companies), Residents property management (273 companies).

How fast is Uxbridge growing as a business hub?

55.5% of currently active companies in Uxbridge were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Uxbridge?

Our database contains 81,310 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Uxbridge. The largest category is Governance with 36,636 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Uxbridge?

The oldest company registration in Uxbridge dates back to 1888, spanning over 138 years of business history.

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