Companies in Waterbeach

United Kingdom|56% formed since 2020|2% inactive|Data updated 4 Sept 2026
168
Active

168 active companies are registered in Waterbeach with Companies House. Out of 186 companies ever registered here, 4 are no longer active — a 90% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 56% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (61%) 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 15 companies. Companies here hold 9 government contracts worth £5.8M in total. The average company age is 7.2 years.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

168
Active Companies
186
Total Registered
1983
Oldest Company
56%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
38%
56%
Pre-1990: 3
2000s: 9
2010s: 70
2020s: 103

Data Signals

Governance
5142 src
Financial
4015 src
Compliance
1579 src
Risk
1185 src
quality
234 src
innovation
142 src
Trade
111 src
growth
91 src
operational
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Waterbeach is 7.2 years old. There are 2 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 1 registered charities operate locally.

7.2 yrs
Avg company age
2
FCA regulated
1
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 8 (89%)Large: 1 (11%)

Government Investment

Companies in Waterbeach have been awarded 9 government contracts with a combined value of £5.8M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Waterbeach?

There are 168 active companies registered in Waterbeach, out of 186 total. 4 (2%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Waterbeach?

The top industries in Waterbeach include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (15 companies), Development of building projects (14 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (14 companies).

How fast is Waterbeach growing as a business hub?

56% of currently active companies in Waterbeach were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Waterbeach?

Our database contains 1,248 data signals across 9 categories for active companies in Waterbeach. The largest category is Governance with 514 signals from 2 sources.

When was the first company registered in Waterbeach?

The oldest company registration in Waterbeach dates back to 1983, spanning over 43 years of business history.

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