Companies in Witham

United Kingdom|49% formed since 2020|10% inactive|Data updated 13 Sept 2026
2,100
Active

2,100 active companies are registered in Witham with Companies House. Out of 2,540 companies ever registered here, 251 are no longer active — a 83% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 49% of current companies established 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 buying and selling of own real estate, with 115 companies. Witham is home to 39 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 59 government contracts worth £18.7M in total. The average company age is 9.1 years. The earliest company registration in Witham dates back to 1913.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

2,100
Active Companies
2,540
Total Registered
1913
Oldest Company
49%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
9%
34%
48%
Pre-1990: 63
1990s: 148
2000s: 229
2010s: 857
2020s: 1,210

Data Signals

Governance
6,4576 src
Financial
4,63210 src
Compliance
1,45414 src
Risk
1,1219 src
Trade
2231 src
quality
1334 src
growth
642 src
ESG
435 src
operational
321 src
innovation
102 src
regulatory
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Witham is 9.1 years old. There are 39 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 13 registered charities operate locally.

9.1 yrs
Avg company age
39
FCA regulated
13
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 15 (33%)Medium: 7 (16%)Large: 23 (51%)

Government Investment

Companies in Witham have been awarded 59 government contracts with a combined value of £18.7M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Witham?

There are 2,100 active companies registered in Witham, out of 2,540 total. 251 (10%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Witham?

The top industries in Witham include Buying and selling of own real estate (115 companies), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (110 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (109 companies).

How fast is Witham growing as a business hub?

49% of currently active companies in Witham were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Witham?

Our database contains 14,170 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Witham. The largest category is Governance with 6,457 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Witham?

The oldest company registration in Witham dates back to 1913, spanning over 113 years of business history.

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