Companies in Wisbech

United Kingdom|50% formed since 2020|7% inactive|Data updated 8 Sept 2026
2,751
Active

2,751 active companies are registered in Wisbech with Companies House. Out of 3,264 companies ever registered here, 244 are no longer active — a 84% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 50% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (61%) 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 133 companies. Wisbech is home to 63 FCA-regulated firms and 22 registered charities. Companies here hold 28 government contracts worth £16.9M in total. The average company age is 9.1 years. The earliest company registration in Wisbech dates back to 1930.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

2,751
Active Companies
3,264
Total Registered
1930
Oldest Company
50%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
11%
33%
52%
Pre-1990: 77
1990s: 68
2000s: 359
2010s: 1,057
2020s: 1,665

Data Signals

Governance
8,5266 src
Financial
6,11510 src
Compliance
1,79915 src
Risk
1,2628 src
Trade
3252 src
quality
2184 src
operational
961 src
innovation
422 src
ESG
375 src
growth
322 src
corporate_structure
41 src
regulatory
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Wisbech is 9.1 years old. There are 63 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 22 registered charities operate locally.

9.1 yrs
Avg company age
63
FCA regulated
22
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 29 (62%)Medium: 4 (9%)Large: 14 (30%)

Government Investment

Companies in Wisbech have been awarded 28 government contracts with a combined value of £16.9M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Wisbech?

There are 2,751 active companies registered in Wisbech, out of 3,264 total. 244 (7%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Wisbech?

The top industries in Wisbech include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (133 companies), Freight transport by road (108 companies), Construction of domestic buildings (102 companies).

How fast is Wisbech growing as a business hub?

50% of currently active companies in Wisbech were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Wisbech?

Our database contains 18,457 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Wisbech. The largest category is Governance with 8,526 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Wisbech?

The oldest company registration in Wisbech dates back to 1930, spanning over 96 years of business history.

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