Companies in West Drayton

United Kingdom|67.6% formed since 2020|9% inactive|Data updated 5 Sept 2026
2,754
Active

2,754 active companies are registered in West Drayton with Companies House. Out of 3,544 companies ever registered here, 331 are no longer active — a 78% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 67.6% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (87%) 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 168 companies. West Drayton is home to 33 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 36 government contracts worth £676.9M in total. The average company age is 5.5 years. The earliest company registration in West Drayton dates back to 1926.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

2,754
Active Companies
3,544
Total Registered
1926
Oldest Company
67.6%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
26%
69%
Pre-1990: 32
1990s: 29
2000s: 125
2010s: 901
2020s: 2,394

Data Signals

Governance
8,1696 src
Financial
4,7379 src
Risk
1,4798 src
Compliance
1,36313 src
quality
1824 src
Trade
1521 src
operational
561 src
ESG
484 src
growth
442 src
innovation
102 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in West Drayton is 5.5 years old. There are 33 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 16 registered charities operate locally.

5.5 yrs
Avg company age
33
FCA regulated
16
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 49 (60%)Medium: 5 (6%)Large: 27 (33%)

Government Investment

Companies in West Drayton have been awarded 36 government contracts with a combined value of £676.9M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in West Drayton?

There are 2,754 active companies registered in West Drayton, out of 3,544 total. 331 (9%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in West Drayton?

The top industries in West Drayton include Buying and selling of own real estate (168 companies), Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet (127 companies), Information technology consultancy activities (113 companies).

How fast is West Drayton growing as a business hub?

67.6% of currently active companies in West Drayton were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in West Drayton?

Our database contains 16,240 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in West Drayton. The largest category is Governance with 8,169 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in West Drayton?

The oldest company registration in West Drayton dates back to 1926, spanning over 100 years of business history.

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