Companies in Woodford Green

United Kingdom|49.6% formed since 2020|10% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
5,481
Active

5,481 active companies are based in Woodford Green according to Companies House records. Out of 6,923 companies ever registered here, 716 are no longer active — a 79% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 49.6% 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 business support service activities n.e.c., with 533 companies. Woodford Green is home to 75 FCA-regulated firms and 51 registered charities. Companies here hold 52 government contracts worth £38.2M in total. The average company age is 9.1 years. The earliest company registration in Woodford Green dates back to 1920.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

5,481
Active Companies
6,923
Total Registered
1920
Oldest Company
49.6%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
9%
37%
49%
Pre-1990: 157
1990s: 169
2000s: 626
2010s: 2,564
2020s: 3,345

Data Signals

Governance
22,7956 src
Financial
19,13410 src
Risk
3,16610 src
Compliance
1,80415 src
Trade
6432 src
quality
3414 src
growth
722 src
operational
411 src
ESG
244 src
innovation
242 src
regulatory
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Woodford Green is 9.1 years old. There are 75 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 51 registered charities operate locally.

9.1 yrs
Avg company age
75
FCA regulated
51
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 21 (49%)Medium: 6 (14%)Large: 16 (37%)

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There are 5,481 active companies registered in Woodford Green, out of 6,923 total. 716 (10%) are no longer active.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. (533 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (453 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (417 companies).

How fast is Woodford Green growing as a business hub?

49.6% 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 48,045 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Woodford Green. The largest category is Governance with 22,795 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.