Companies in Woodford Green

United Kingdom|49.8% formed since 2020|8% inactive|Data updated 6 Sept 2026
5,586
Active

5,586 active companies are based in Woodford Green according to Companies House records. Out of 6,899 companies ever registered here, 544 are no longer active — a 81% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 49.8% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (59%) 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 business support service activities n.e.c., with 543 companies. Woodford Green is home to 78 FCA-regulated firms and 50 registered charities. Companies here hold 52 government contracts worth £38.2M in total. The average company age is 8.9 years. The earliest company registration in Woodford Green dates back to 1920.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

5,586
Active Companies
6,899
Total Registered
1920
Oldest Company
49.8%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
9%
38%
48%
Pre-1990: 158
1990s: 170
2000s: 623
2010s: 2,572
2020s: 3,315

Data Signals

Governance
17,1026 src
Financial
11,64310 src
Compliance
3,30715 src
Risk
2,93110 src
Trade
3522 src
quality
3234 src
growth
632 src
operational
411 src
ESG
265 src
innovation
202 src
corporate_structure
31 src
regulatory
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Woodford Green is 8.9 years old. There are 78 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 50 registered charities operate locally.

8.9 yrs
Avg company age
78
FCA regulated
50
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 24 (51%)Medium: 7 (15%)Large: 16 (34%)

Government Investment

Companies in Woodford Green have been awarded 52 government contracts with a combined value of £38.2M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Woodford Green?

There are 5,586 active companies registered in Woodford Green, out of 6,899 total. 544 (8%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Woodford Green?

The top industries in Woodford Green include Other business support service activities n.e.c. (543 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (456 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (421 companies).

How fast is Woodford Green growing as a business hub?

49.8% of currently active companies in Woodford Green were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Woodford Green?

Our database contains 35,812 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Woodford Green. The largest category is Governance with 17,102 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Woodford Green?

The oldest company registration in Woodford Green dates back to 1920, spanning over 106 years of business history.

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