Companies in Wellington

United Kingdom|46.4% formed since 2020|5% inactive|Data updated 5 Sept 2026
1,151
Active

1,151 active companies are registered in Wellington with Companies House. Out of 1,319 companies ever registered here, 71 are no longer active — a 87% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 46.4% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (53%) 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 63 companies. Wellington is home to 19 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 84 government contracts worth £110.9M in total. The average company age is 9.8 years. The earliest company registration in Wellington dates back to 1946.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

1,151
Active Companies
1,319
Total Registered
1946
Oldest Company
46.4%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
15%
33%
46%
Pre-1990: 28
1990s: 41
2000s: 197
2010s: 434
2020s: 606

Data Signals

Governance
3,5796 src
Financial
2,68110 src
Compliance
80613 src
Risk
6189 src
Trade
1862 src
quality
1424 src
growth
882 src
operational
331 src
ESG
314 src
innovation
172 src
corporate_structure
51 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Wellington is 9.8 years old. There are 19 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 17 registered charities operate locally.

9.8 yrs
Avg company age
19
FCA regulated
17
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 8 (32%)Medium: 1 (4%)Large: 16 (64%)

Government Investment

Companies in Wellington have been awarded 84 government contracts with a combined value of £110.9M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Wellington?

There are 1,151 active companies registered in Wellington, out of 1,319 total. 71 (5%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Wellington?

The top industries in Wellington include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (63 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (42 companies), Other (39 companies).

How fast is Wellington growing as a business hub?

46.4% of currently active companies in Wellington were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Wellington?

Our database contains 8,186 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Wellington. The largest category is Governance with 3,579 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Wellington?

The oldest company registration in Wellington dates back to 1946, spanning over 80 years of business history.

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