Companies in Wembley

United Kingdom|62.2% formed since 2020|12% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
10,637
Active

10,637 active companies are based in Wembley according to Companies House records. Out of 13,631 companies ever registered here, 1,692 are no longer active — a 78% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 62.2% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (80%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is buying and selling of own real estate, with 807 companies. 95 medium and large companies operate here, indicating a significant commercial presence. Wembley is home to 200 FCA-regulated firms and 70 registered charities. Companies here hold 81 government contracts worth £90.3M in total. The average company age is 6.3 years. The earliest company registration in Wembley dates back to 1919.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

10,637
Active Companies
13,631
Total Registered
1919
Oldest Company
62.2%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
29%
64%
Pre-1990: 145
1990s: 146
2000s: 693
2010s: 3,871
2020s: 8,550

Data Signals

Governance
43,9515 src
Financial
32,77510 src
Risk
6,11110 src
Compliance
2,96918 src
Trade
1,2822 src
quality
8985 src
growth
1512 src
ESG
1076 src
operational
551 src
innovation
302 src
corporate_structure
121 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Wembley is 6.3 years old. There are 200 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 70 registered charities operate locally.

6.3 yrs
Avg company age
200
FCA regulated
70
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 127 (57%)Medium: 9 (4%)Large: 86 (39%)

Government Investment

Companies in Wembley have been awarded 81 government contracts with a combined value of £90.3M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Wembley?

There are 10,637 active companies registered in Wembley, out of 13,631 total. 1,692 (12%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Wembley?

The top industries in Wembley include Buying and selling of own real estate (807 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (666 companies), Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet (525 companies).

How fast is Wembley growing as a business hub?

62.2% of currently active companies in Wembley were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Wembley?

Our database contains 88,341 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Wembley. The largest category is Governance with 43,951 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Wembley?

The oldest company registration in Wembley dates back to 1919, spanning over 107 years of business history.

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