Companies in Wellingborough

United Kingdom|55.4% formed since 2020|11% inactive|Data updated 31 Oct 2026
4,934
Active

4,934 active companies are registered in Wellingborough with Companies House. Out of 6,188 companies ever registered here, 696 are no longer active — a 80% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 55.4% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (70%) 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 255 companies. 66 medium and large companies operate here, indicating a significant commercial presence. Wellingborough is home to 78 FCA-regulated firms and 42 registered charities. Companies here hold 92 government contracts worth £400.8M in total. The average company age is 9.0 years. The earliest company registration in Wellingborough dates back to 1897.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

4,934
Active Companies
6,188
Total Registered
1897
Oldest Company
55.4%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
30%
57%
Pre-1990: 183
1990s: 136
2000s: 479
2010s: 1,850
2020s: 3,450

Top Industries

Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate255→Freight transport by road245→Buying and selling of own real estate200→Other business support service activities n.e.c.158→Management consultancy activities other than financial management146→Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet117→Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles105→Information technology consultancy activities102→Other service activities n.e.c.97→Other human health activities92→

Data Signals

Governance
20,6865 src
Financial
17,02610 src
Risk
2,5418 src
Compliance
1,94616 src
Trade
8452 src
quality
5904 src
ESG
1376 src
growth
1282 src
operational
1241 src
innovation
632 src
corporate_structure
61 src

Top Companies in Wellingborough

BOOKER LIMITED
Non-specialised wholesale tradeEst. 1924133 signals
SALVATION ARMY TRADING COMPANY LIMITED
Wholesale of textilesEst. 199172 signals
KROHNE LIMITED
Manufacture of electronic industrial process control equipmentEst. 197638 signals
CTDI GLENROTHES LIMITED
Manufacture of computers and peripheral equipmentEst. 197733 signals
WHITWORTHS LIMITED
Manufacture of other food products n.e.c.Est. 2004102 signals
BOOKER RETAIL PARTNERS (GB) LIMITED
Non-specialised wholesale of food, beverages and tobaccoEst. 200754 signals
SCOTT BADER COMPANY LIMITED
Manufacture of plastics in primary formsEst. 192344 signals
CARR'S FLOUR MILLS LIMITED
Grain millingEst. 195089 signals
BOOKER DIRECT LIMITED
Non-specialised wholesale tradeEst. 200083 signals
MAKRO SELF SERVICE WHOLESALERS LIMITED
Non-specialised wholesale tradeEst. 197065 signals

Business Landscape

The average active company in Wellingborough is 9 years old. There are 78 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 42 registered charities operate locally.

9 yrs
Avg company age
78
FCA regulated
42
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 46 (41%)Medium: 15 (13%)Large: 51 (46%)

Government Investment

Companies in Wellingborough have been awarded 92 government contracts with a combined value of £400.8M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Wellingborough?

There are 4,934 active companies registered in Wellingborough, out of 6,188 total. 696 (11%) 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 (255 companies), Freight transport by road (245 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (200 companies).

How fast is Wellingborough growing as a business hub?

55.4% 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 44,092 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Wellingborough. The largest category is Governance with 20,686 signals from 5 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.