Companies in Wednesbury

United Kingdom|61.5% formed since 2020|10% inactive|Data updated 13 Sept 2026
2,496
Active

2,496 active companies are registered in Wednesbury with Companies House. Out of 3,075 companies ever registered here, 297 are no longer active — a 81% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 61.5% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (76%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is freight transport by road, with 138 companies. Wednesbury is home to 35 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 32 government contracts worth £33.6M in total. The average company age is 7.5 years. The earliest company registration in Wednesbury dates back to 1910.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

2,496
Active Companies
3,075
Total Registered
1910
Oldest Company
61.5%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
26%
63%
Pre-1990: 73
1990s: 45
2000s: 191
2010s: 795
2020s: 1,906

Data Signals

Governance
7,8166 src
Financial
4,9819 src
Compliance
1,40513 src
Risk
1,1599 src
Trade
3121 src
quality
1875 src
operational
1201 src
growth
902 src
innovation
492 src
ESG
494 src
corporate_structure
221 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Wednesbury is 7.5 years old. There are 35 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 16 registered charities operate locally.

7.5 yrs
Avg company age
35
FCA regulated
16
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 38 (48%)Medium: 2 (3%)Large: 40 (50%)

Government Investment

Companies in Wednesbury have been awarded 32 government contracts with a combined value of £33.6M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Wednesbury?

There are 2,496 active companies registered in Wednesbury, out of 3,075 total. 297 (10%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Wednesbury?

The top industries in Wednesbury include Freight transport by road (138 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (90 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (85 companies).

How fast is Wednesbury growing as a business hub?

61.5% of currently active companies in Wednesbury were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Wednesbury?

Our database contains 16,190 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Wednesbury. The largest category is Governance with 7,816 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Wednesbury?

The oldest company registration in Wednesbury dates back to 1910, spanning over 116 years of business history.

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