Companies in Wellingborough

United Kingdom|55.1% formed since 2020|9% inactive|Data updated 12 Sept 2026
4,954
Active

4,954 active companies are registered in Wellingborough with Companies House. Out of 6,119 companies ever registered here, 577 are no longer active — a 81% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 55.1% 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 257 companies. 66 medium and large companies operate here, indicating a significant commercial presence. Wellingborough is home to 79 FCA-regulated firms and 45 registered charities. Companies here hold 86 government contracts worth £372.1M in total. The average company age is 8.9 years. The earliest company registration in Wellingborough dates back to 1897.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

4,954
Active Companies
6,119
Total Registered
1897
Oldest Company
55.1%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
31%
56%
Pre-1990: 184
1990s: 136
2000s: 480
2010s: 1,852
2020s: 3,377

Top Industries

Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate257→Freight transport by road247→Buying and selling of own real estate197→Other business support service activities n.e.c.156→Management consultancy activities other than financial management146→Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet116→Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles105→Information technology consultancy activities102→Other service activities n.e.c.100→Other human health activities93→

Data Signals

Governance
15,1646 src
Financial
10,33910 src
Compliance
3,19816 src
Risk
2,2459 src
quality
5654 src
Trade
5391 src
ESG
1366 src
operational
1211 src
growth
1072 src
innovation
562 src
corporate_structure
61 src

Top Companies in Wellingborough

BOOKER LIMITED
Non-specialised wholesale tradeEst. 1924129 signals
SALVATION ARMY TRADING COMPANY LIMITED
Wholesale of textilesEst. 199167 signals
SCOTT BADER COMPANY LIMITED
Manufacture of plastics in primary formsEst. 192340 signals
KROHNE LIMITED
Manufacture of electronic industrial process control equipmentEst. 197633 signals
CARR'S FLOUR MILLS LIMITED
Grain millingEst. 195091 signals
BOOKER RETAIL PARTNERS (GB) LIMITED
Non-specialised wholesale of food, beverages and tobaccoEst. 200750 signals
CTDI GLENROTHES LIMITED
Manufacture of computers and peripheral equipmentEst. 197729 signals
WHITWORTHS LIMITED
Manufacture of other food products n.e.c.Est. 200499 signals
U-POL LIMITED
Manufacture of paints, varnishes and similar coatings, mastics and sealantsEst. 194995 signals
MAKRO SELF SERVICE WHOLESALERS LIMITED
Non-specialised wholesale tradeEst. 197061 signals

Business Landscape

The average active company in Wellingborough is 8.9 years old. There are 79 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 45 registered charities operate locally.

8.9 yrs
Avg company age
79
FCA regulated
45
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 53 (45%)Medium: 15 (13%)Large: 51 (43%)

Government Investment

Companies in Wellingborough have been awarded 86 government contracts with a combined value of £372.1M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Wellingborough?

There are 4,954 active companies registered in Wellingborough, out of 6,119 total. 577 (9%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Wellingborough?

The top industries in Wellingborough include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (257 companies), Freight transport by road (247 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (197 companies).

How fast is Wellingborough growing as a business hub?

55.1% of currently active companies in Wellingborough were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Wellingborough?

Our database contains 32,476 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Wellingborough. The largest category is Governance with 15,164 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Wellingborough?

The oldest company registration in Wellingborough dates back to 1897, spanning over 129 years of business history.

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