Companies in Wokingham

United Kingdom|48.9% formed since 2020|7% inactive|Data updated 6 Sept 2026
5,552
Active

5,552 active companies are based in Wokingham according to Companies House records. Out of 6,407 companies ever registered here, 426 are no longer active — a 87% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 48.9% 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 management consultancy activities other than financial management, with 401 companies. 110 medium and large companies operate here, indicating a significant commercial presence. Wokingham is home to 94 FCA-regulated firms and 41 registered charities. Companies here hold 303 government contracts worth £447.5M in total. The average company age is 9.6 years. The earliest company registration in Wokingham dates back to 1914.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

5,552
Active Companies
6,407
Total Registered
1914
Oldest Company
48.9%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
11%
32%
50%
Pre-1990: 206
1990s: 217
2000s: 678
2010s: 2,058
2020s: 3,195

Top Industries

Management consultancy activities other than financial management401→Information technology consultancy activities375→Residents property management284→Buying and selling of own real estate242→Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate197→Other business support service activities n.e.c.169→Business and domestic software development128→Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.124→Other information technology service activities110→Other human health activities101→

Data Signals

Governance
17,3056 src
Financial
12,00110 src
Compliance
4,11314 src
Risk
2,69210 src
Trade
6112 src
quality
4215 src
growth
3292 src
ESG
1526 src
innovation
1232 src
operational
571 src
corporate_structure
131 src
regulatory
21 src

Top Companies in Wokingham

HALL HUNTER PARTNERSHIP (FARMING)
Growing of other non-perennial cropsEst. 200158 signals
TRL LIMITED
Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineeringEst. 199599 signals
NATIONAL ENERGY SYSTEM OPERATOR LIMITED
Other service activities n.e.c.Est. 201789 signals
KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES UK LIMITED
Other business support service activities n.e.c.Est. 1999157 signals
BECTON DICKINSON INFUSION THERAPY UK
Manufacture of medical and dental instruments and suppliesEst. 1954108 signals
BECTON, DICKINSON U.K. LIMITED
Manufacture of medical and dental instruments and suppliesEst. 1965164 signals
ROCKWELL COLLINS UK LIMITED
Wholesale of electronic and telecommunications equipment and partsEst. 195541 signals
OPTALIS LIMITED
Other human health activitiesEst. 201147 signals
TEPEO LTD
Manufacture of other ceramic products n.e.c.Est. 201824 signals
WARINGS MASTER BAKERS LIMITED
Manufacture of bread; manufacture of fresh pastry goods and cakesEst. 194420 signals

Business Landscape

The average active company in Wokingham is 9.6 years old. There are 94 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 41 registered charities operate locally.

9.6 yrs
Avg company age
94
FCA regulated
41
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 77 (41%)Medium: 10 (5%)Large: 100 (53%)

Government Investment

Companies in Wokingham have been awarded 303 government contracts with a combined value of £447.5M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Wokingham?

There are 5,552 active companies registered in Wokingham, out of 6,407 total. 426 (7%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Wokingham?

The top industries in Wokingham include Management consultancy activities other than financial management (401 companies), Information technology consultancy activities (375 companies), Residents property management (284 companies).

How fast is Wokingham growing as a business hub?

48.9% of currently active companies in Wokingham were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Wokingham?

Our database contains 37,819 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Wokingham. The largest category is Governance with 17,305 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Wokingham?

The oldest company registration in Wokingham 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.