Companies in Witney

United Kingdom|47% formed since 2020|5% inactive|Data updated 9 Sept 2026
4,630
Active

4,630 active companies are registered in Witney with Companies House. Out of 5,226 companies ever registered here, 286 are no longer active — a 89% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 47% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (54%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is management consultancy activities other than financial management, with 271 companies. Witney is home to 73 FCA-regulated firms and 43 registered charities. Companies here hold 163 government contracts worth £72.8M in total. The average company age is 10.0 years. The earliest company registration in Witney dates back to 1914.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

4,630
Active Companies
5,226
Total Registered
1914
Oldest Company
47%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
13%
33%
48%
Pre-1990: 144
1990s: 164
2000s: 685
2010s: 1,700
2020s: 2,490

Data Signals

Governance
14,5006 src
Financial
10,50610 src
Compliance
3,54616 src
Risk
2,42310 src
Trade
5622 src
quality
3375 src
innovation
2082 src
growth
1722 src
ESG
795 src
operational
521 src
corporate_structure
161 src
regulatory
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Witney is 10 years old. There are 73 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 43 registered charities operate locally.

10 yrs
Avg company age
73
FCA regulated
43
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 77 (61%)Medium: 3 (2%)Large: 47 (37%)

Government Investment

Companies in Witney have been awarded 163 government contracts with a combined value of £72.8M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Witney?

There are 4,630 active companies registered in Witney, out of 5,226 total. 286 (5%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Witney?

The top industries in Witney include Management consultancy activities other than financial management (271 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (224 companies), Activities of other holding companies n.e.c. (179 companies).

How fast is Witney growing as a business hub?

47% of currently active companies in Witney were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Witney?

Our database contains 32,402 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Witney. The largest category is Governance with 14,500 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Witney?

The oldest company registration in Witney dates back to 1914, spanning over 112 years of business history.

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