Companies in Ware

United Kingdom|50.8% formed since 2020|6% inactive|Data updated 5 Sept 2026
2,356
Active

2,356 active companies are registered in Ware with Companies House. Out of 2,785 companies ever registered here, 156 are no longer active — a 85% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 50.8% of active businesses incorporated 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 management consultancy activities other than financial management, with 123 companies. Ware is home to 39 FCA-regulated firms and 22 registered charities. Companies here hold 19 government contracts worth £8.8M in total. The average company age is 9.1 years. The earliest company registration in Ware dates back to 1893.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

2,356
Active Companies
2,785
Total Registered
1893
Oldest Company
50.8%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
9%
34%
52%
Pre-1990: 83
1990s: 76
2000s: 247
2010s: 933
2020s: 1,422

Data Signals

Governance
7,2256 src
Financial
4,9009 src
Compliance
1,54014 src
Risk
9809 src
quality
1685 src
Trade
1292 src
innovation
442 src
operational
251 src
growth
212 src
ESG
125 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Ware is 9.1 years old. There are 39 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 22 registered charities operate locally.

9.1 yrs
Avg company age
39
FCA regulated
22
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 13 (46%)Medium: 6 (21%)Large: 9 (32%)

Government Investment

Companies in Ware have been awarded 19 government contracts with a combined value of £8.8M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Ware?

There are 2,356 active companies registered in Ware, out of 2,785 total. 156 (6%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Ware?

The top industries in Ware include Management consultancy activities other than financial management (123 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (109 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (96 companies).

How fast is Ware growing as a business hub?

50.8% of currently active companies in Ware were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Ware?

Our database contains 15,044 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Ware. The largest category is Governance with 7,225 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Ware?

The oldest company registration in Ware dates back to 1893, spanning over 133 years of business history.

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