Companies in Worcestershire

United Kingdom|16.3% formed since 2020|4% inactive|Data updated 5 Sept 2026
748
Active

748 active companies are registered in Worcestershire with Companies House. Out of 831 companies ever registered here, 33 are no longer active — a 90% survival rate. The most common industry sector is buying and selling of own real estate, with 42 companies. Worcestershire is home to 32 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 29 government contracts worth £111.7M in total. The average company age is 23.0 years, suggesting a mature business environment. The earliest company registration in Worcestershire dates back to 1892.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

748
Active Companies
831
Total Registered
1892
Oldest Company
16.3%
Growth (2020s)

An established business centre with companies averaging 23 years of operation.

Incorporation by Decade
13%
16%
47%
16%
Pre-1990: 111
1990s: 129
2000s: 389
2010s: 63
2020s: 132

Data Signals

Governance
2,7416 src
Financial
2,23410 src
Compliance
72811 src
Risk
5658 src
Trade
1832 src
quality
653 src
ESG
654 src
growth
342 src
innovation
342 src
operational
251 src
corporate_structure
71 src
regulatory
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Worcestershire is 23 years old. There are 32 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 9 registered charities operate locally.

23 yrs
Avg company age
32
FCA regulated
9
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 16 (36%)Medium: 3 (7%)Large: 25 (57%)

Government Investment

Companies in Worcestershire have been awarded 29 government contracts with a combined value of £111.7M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Worcestershire?

There are 748 active companies registered in Worcestershire, out of 831 total. 33 (4%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Worcestershire?

The top industries in Worcestershire include Buying and selling of own real estate (42 companies), Residents property management (35 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (35 companies).

How fast is Worcestershire growing as a business hub?

16.3% of currently active companies in Worcestershire were incorporated since 2020, indicating steady recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Worcestershire?

Our database contains 6,682 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Worcestershire. The largest category is Governance with 2,741 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Worcestershire?

The oldest company registration in Worcestershire dates back to 1892, spanning over 134 years of business history.

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