Companies in Watton

United Kingdom|36% formed since 2020|5% inactive|Data updated 6 Sept 2026
111
Active

111 active companies are registered in Watton with Companies House. Out of 128 companies ever registered here, 7 are no longer active — a 87% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 36% of current companies established since 2020. A wave of registrations in the 2010s accounts for 48% of active companies, pointing to a decade of strong entrepreneurial activity. The most common industry sector is other letting and operating of own or leased real estate, with 10 companies. The average company age is 11.3 years.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

111
Active Companies
128
Total Registered
1967
Oldest Company
36%
Growth (2020s)

A diverse local economy with no single sector accounting for more than 15% of businesses.

Incorporation by Decade
20%
42%
34%
Pre-1990: 2
1990s: 4
2000s: 25
2010s: 53
2020s: 43

Data Signals

Governance
3563 src
Financial
2973 src
Compliance
884 src
Risk
426 src
Trade
151 src
quality
62 src
operational
11 src
growth
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Watton is 11.3 years old. There are 6 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area.

11.3 yrs
Avg company age
6
FCA regulated

Government Investment

Companies in Watton have been awarded 1 government contracts with a combined value of £0.0M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Watton?

There are 111 active companies registered in Watton, out of 128 total. 7 (5%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Watton?

The top industries in Watton include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (10 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (8 companies), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (6 companies).

How fast is Watton growing as a business hub?

36% of currently active companies in Watton were incorporated since 2020, indicating moderate recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Watton?

Our database contains 806 data signals across 8 categories for active companies in Watton. The largest category is Governance with 356 signals from 3 sources.

When was the first company registered in Watton?

The oldest company registration in Watton dates back to 1967, spanning over 59 years of business history.

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