Companies in Walsall

United Kingdom|61.9% formed since 2020|13% inactive|Data updated 15 Sept 2026
11,690
Active

11,690 active companies are based in Walsall according to Companies House records. Out of 15,647 companies ever registered here, 1,969 are no longer active — a 75% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 61.9% 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 672 companies. 95 medium and large companies operate here, indicating a significant commercial presence. Walsall is home to 232 FCA-regulated firms and 96 registered charities. Companies here hold 196 government contracts worth £684.1M in total. The average company age is 7.4 years. The earliest company registration in Walsall dates back to 1892.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

11,690
Active Companies
15,647
Total Registered
1892
Oldest Company
61.9%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
27%
61%
Pre-1990: 389
1990s: 320
2000s: 1,136
2010s: 4,168
2020s: 9,438

Top Industries

Buying and selling of own real estate672→Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate614→Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet392→Freight transport by road361→Management consultancy activities other than financial management290→Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.284→Other human health activities262→Take-away food shops and mobile food stands244→Other business support service activities n.e.c.230→Development of building projects214→

Data Signals

Governance
35,1676 src
Financial
23,57010 src
Compliance
6,76018 src
Risk
6,02310 src
quality
2,5876 src
Trade
9122 src
operational
2331 src
growth
2322 src
ESG
2305 src
innovation
1252 src
corporate_structure
211 src
regulatory
41 src

Top Companies in Walsall

WALSALL HOUSING GROUP LIMITED
Renting and operating of Housing Association real estateEst. 2000102 signals
POUNDLAND LIMITED
Other retail sale in non-specialised storesEst. 19901,096 signals
ONE STOP STORES LIMITED
Development of building projectsEst. 1990344 signals
RAC MOTORING SERVICES
Other service activities n.e.c.Est. 197997 signals
GREENCROSS PHARMACY LIMITED
Dispensing chemist in specialised storesEst. 194125 signals
BARHALE LIMITED
Construction of water projectsEst. 197696 signals
T.R. FASTENINGS LIMITED
Manufacture of fasteners and screw machine productsEst. 197386 signals
MANOR PHARMACY LIMITED
Dispensing chemist in specialised storesEst. 200981 signals
WALSALL COMMUNITY CHURCH
Activities of religious organizationsEst. 199920 signals
INTEGRATED WATER SERVICES LIMITED
Water collection, treatment and supplyEst. 2004105 signals

Business Landscape

The average active company in Walsall is 7.4 years old. There are 232 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 96 registered charities operate locally.

7.4 yrs
Avg company age
232
FCA regulated
96
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 90 (49%)Medium: 14 (8%)Large: 81 (44%)

Government Investment

Companies in Walsall have been awarded 196 government contracts with a combined value of £684.1M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Walsall?

There are 11,690 active companies registered in Walsall, out of 15,647 total. 1,969 (13%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Walsall?

The top industries in Walsall include Buying and selling of own real estate (672 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (614 companies), Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet (392 companies).

How fast is Walsall growing as a business hub?

61.9% of currently active companies in Walsall were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Walsall?

Our database contains 75,864 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Walsall. The largest category is Governance with 35,167 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Walsall?

The oldest company registration in Walsall dates back to 1892, spanning over 134 years of business history.

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