Companies in Waterlooville

United Kingdom|57.2% formed since 2020|9% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
6,901
Active

6,901 active companies are based in Waterlooville according to Companies House records. Out of 8,195 companies ever registered here, 767 are no longer active — a 84% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 57.2% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (68%) 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 350 companies. Waterlooville is home to 101 FCA-regulated firms and 36 registered charities. Companies here hold 163 government contracts worth £73.2M in total. The average company age is 7.5 years. The earliest company registration in Waterlooville dates back to 1879.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

6,901
Active Companies
8,195
Total Registered
1879
Oldest Company
57.2%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
8%
31%
58%
Pre-1990: 95
1990s: 144
2000s: 655
2010s: 2,529
2020s: 4,683

Top Industries

Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate350→Management consultancy activities other than financial management329→Buying and selling of own real estate257→Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.217→Other business support service activities n.e.c.183→Development of building projects177→Other service activities n.e.c.147→Construction of domestic buildings136→Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation131→Electrical installation130→

Data Signals

Governance
28,7855 src
Financial
22,90610 src
Risk
3,23710 src
Compliance
2,53714 src
Trade
7162 src
quality
4525 src
growth
1822 src
operational
641 src
ESG
554 src
innovation
392 src
regulatory
71 src
corporate_structure
21 src

Top Companies in Waterlooville

ROWANS HOSPICE
Specialists medical practice activitiesEst. 198841 signals
JOHNSON CONTROLS BUILDING EFFICIENCY UK LIMITED
Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installationEst. 201437 signals
GENESIS CANCER CARE UK LIMITED
Hospital activitiesEst. 200689 signals

Business Landscape

The average active company in Waterlooville is 7.5 years old. There are 101 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 36 registered charities operate locally.

7.5 yrs
Avg company age
101
FCA regulated
36
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 19 (40%)Medium: 1 (2%)Large: 28 (58%)

Government Investment

Companies in Waterlooville have been awarded 163 government contracts with a combined value of £73.2M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Waterlooville?

There are 6,901 active companies registered in Waterlooville, out of 8,195 total. 767 (9%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Waterlooville?

The top industries in Waterlooville include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (350 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (329 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (257 companies).

How fast is Waterlooville growing as a business hub?

57.2% of currently active companies in Waterlooville were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Waterlooville?

Our database contains 58,982 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Waterlooville. The largest category is Governance with 28,785 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Waterlooville?

The oldest company registration in Waterlooville dates back to 1879, spanning over 147 years of business history.

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