Companies in Westerham

United Kingdom|46.3% formed since 2020|6% inactive|Data updated 5 Sept 2026
1,903
Active

1,903 active companies are registered in Westerham with Companies House. Out of 2,208 companies ever registered here, 133 are no longer active — a 86% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 46.3% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (55%) 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 102 companies. Westerham is home to 32 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 35 government contracts worth £11.1M in total. The average company age is 9.6 years. The earliest company registration in Westerham dates back to 1923.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

1,903
Active Companies
2,208
Total Registered
1923
Oldest Company
46.3%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
12%
34%
48%
Pre-1990: 43
1990s: 82
2000s: 273
2010s: 749
2020s: 1,045

Data Signals

Governance
5,8626 src
Financial
4,0118 src
Compliance
1,21911 src
Risk
7349 src
Trade
851 src
quality
774 src
growth
362 src
operational
161 src
innovation
62 src
ESG
53 src
corporate_structure
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Westerham is 9.6 years old. There are 32 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 13 registered charities operate locally.

9.6 yrs
Avg company age
32
FCA regulated
13
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 4 (29%)Medium: 4 (29%)Large: 6 (43%)

Government Investment

Companies in Westerham have been awarded 35 government contracts with a combined value of £11.1M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Westerham?

There are 1,903 active companies registered in Westerham, out of 2,208 total. 133 (6%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Westerham?

The top industries in Westerham include Buying and selling of own real estate (102 companies), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (101 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (91 companies).

How fast is Westerham growing as a business hub?

46.3% of currently active companies in Westerham were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Westerham?

Our database contains 12,052 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Westerham. The largest category is Governance with 5,862 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Westerham?

The oldest company registration in Westerham dates back to 1923, spanning over 103 years of business history.

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