Companies in Walthamstow

United Kingdom|53.2% formed since 2020|8% inactive|Data updated 13 Sept 2026
777
Active

777 active companies are registered in Walthamstow with Companies House. Out of 926 companies ever registered here, 77 are no longer active — a 84% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 53.2% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (63%) 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 67 companies. Walthamstow is home to 12 FCA-regulated firms. The average company age is 7.8 years.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

777
Active Companies
926
Total Registered
1960
Oldest Company
53.2%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
36%
54%
Pre-1990: 20
1990s: 17
2000s: 61
2010s: 328
2020s: 492

Data Signals

Governance
2,3605 src
Financial
1,7177 src
Risk
4687 src
Compliance
45011 src
Trade
431 src
quality
294 src
operational
41 src
growth
32 src
ESG
32 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Walthamstow is 7.8 years old. There are 12 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 6 registered charities operate locally.

7.8 yrs
Avg company age
12
FCA regulated
6
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 2 (67%)Medium: 1 (33%)

Government Investment

Companies in Walthamstow have been awarded 2 government contracts with a combined value of £0.4M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Walthamstow?

There are 777 active companies registered in Walthamstow, out of 926 total. 77 (8%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Walthamstow?

The top industries in Walthamstow include Buying and selling of own real estate (67 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (59 companies), Activities of other holding companies n.e.c. (29 companies).

How fast is Walthamstow growing as a business hub?

53.2% of currently active companies in Walthamstow were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Walthamstow?

Our database contains 5,077 data signals across 9 categories for active companies in Walthamstow. The largest category is Governance with 2,360 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Walthamstow?

The oldest company registration in Walthamstow dates back to 1960, spanning over 66 years of business history.

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