Companies in Whetstone

United Kingdom|41% formed since 2020|11% inactive|Data updated 4 Sept 2026
451
Active

451 active companies are registered in Whetstone with Companies House. Out of 659 companies ever registered here, 70 are no longer active — a 68% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 41% of current companies established since 2020. A wave of registrations in the 2010s accounts for 56% of active companies, pointing to a decade of strong entrepreneurial activity. The most common industry sector is other letting and operating of own or leased real estate, with 74 companies. The average company age is 12.8 years. The earliest company registration in Whetstone dates back to 1890.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

451
Active Companies
659
Total Registered
1890
Oldest Company
41%
Growth (2020s)

An established business centre with companies averaging 12.8 years of operation.

Incorporation by Decade
15%
38%
34%
Pre-1990: 52
1990s: 26
2000s: 101
2010s: 252
2020s: 225

Data Signals

Governance
1,4305 src
Financial
1,2049 src
Compliance
30410 src
Risk
2538 src
innovation
402 src
Trade
372 src
quality
174 src
operational
61 src
growth
31 src
ESG
32 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Whetstone is 12.8 years old. There are 9 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 5 registered charities operate locally.

12.8 yrs
Avg company age
9
FCA regulated
5
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 3 (33%)Medium: 3 (33%)Large: 3 (33%)

Government Investment

Companies in Whetstone have been awarded 3 government contracts with a combined value of £0.4M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Whetstone?

There are 451 active companies registered in Whetstone, out of 659 total. 70 (11%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Whetstone?

The top industries in Whetstone include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (74 companies), Residents property management (33 companies), Other service activities n.e.c. (30 companies).

How fast is Whetstone growing as a business hub?

41% of currently active companies in Whetstone were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Whetstone?

Our database contains 3,297 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Whetstone. The largest category is Governance with 1,430 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Whetstone?

The oldest company registration in Whetstone dates back to 1890, spanning over 136 years of business history.

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