Companies in Wimborne

United Kingdom|50.8% formed since 2020|5% inactive|Data updated 5 Sept 2026
6,105
Active

6,105 active companies are based in Wimborne according to Companies House records. Out of 6,897 companies ever registered here, 367 are no longer active — a 89% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 50.8% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (58%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is information technology consultancy activities, with 849 companies. Wimborne is home to 102 FCA-regulated firms and 39 registered charities. Companies here hold 73 government contracts worth £75.9M in total. The average company age is 9.0 years. The earliest company registration in Wimborne dates back to 1923.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

6,105
Active Companies
6,897
Total Registered
1923
Oldest Company
50.8%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
10%
33%
52%
Pre-1990: 145
1990s: 221
2000s: 675
2010s: 2,215
2020s: 3,555

Data Signals

Governance
18,9706 src
Financial
13,16410 src
Compliance
4,28216 src
Risk
2,3369 src
Trade
4892 src
quality
2674 src
growth
832 src
innovation
782 src
operational
561 src
ESG
435 src
corporate_structure
41 src
regulatory
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Wimborne is 9 years old. There are 102 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 39 registered charities operate locally.

9 yrs
Avg company age
102
FCA regulated
39
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 31 (55%)Large: 25 (45%)

Government Investment

Companies in Wimborne have been awarded 73 government contracts with a combined value of £75.9M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Wimborne?

There are 6,105 active companies registered in Wimborne, out of 6,897 total. 367 (5%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Wimborne?

The top industries in Wimborne include Information technology consultancy activities (849 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (580 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (302 companies).

How fast is Wimborne growing as a business hub?

50.8% of currently active companies in Wimborne were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Wimborne?

Our database contains 39,773 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Wimborne. The largest category is Governance with 18,970 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Wimborne?

The oldest company registration in Wimborne 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.