Companies in West Calder

United Kingdom|66.9% formed since 2020|8% inactive|Data updated 13 Sept 2026
272
Active

272 active companies are registered in West Calder with Companies House. Out of 348 companies ever registered here, 29 are no longer active — a 78% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 66.9% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (83%) 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 18 companies. The average company age is 5.9 years.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

272
Active Companies
348
Total Registered
1988
Oldest Company
66.9%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
25%
65%
Pre-1990: 2
1990s: 6
2000s: 25
2010s: 86
2020s: 225

Data Signals

Governance
8073 src
Financial
4795 src
Compliance
1246 src
Risk
1025 src
quality
122 src
Trade
111 src
operational
31 src
ESG
31 src
growth
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Business Landscape

The average active company in West Calder is 5.9 years old. There are 5 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area.

5.9 yrs
Avg company age
5
FCA regulated

Government Investment

Companies in West Calder have been awarded 1 government contracts with a combined value of £0.0M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in West Calder?

There are 272 active companies registered in West Calder, out of 348 total. 29 (8%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in West Calder?

The top industries in West Calder include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (18 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (12 companies), Freight transport by road (10 companies).

How fast is West Calder growing as a business hub?

66.9% of currently active companies in West Calder were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in West Calder?

Our database contains 1,543 data signals across 9 categories for active companies in West Calder. The largest category is Governance with 807 signals from 3 sources.

When was the first company registered in West Calder?

The oldest company registration in West Calder dates back to 1988, spanning over 38 years of business history.

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