Companies in Worksop

United Kingdom|56.3% formed since 2020|10% inactive|Data updated 12 Sept 2026
2,330
Active

2,330 active companies are registered in Worksop with Companies House. Out of 2,850 companies ever registered here, 285 are no longer active — a 82% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 56.3% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (71%) 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 letting and operating of own or leased real estate, with 147 companies. Worksop is home to 78 FCA-regulated firms and 25 registered charities. Companies here hold 45 government contracts worth £246.5M in total. The average company age is 8.8 years. The earliest company registration in Worksop dates back to 1914.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

2,330
Active Companies
2,850
Total Registered
1914
Oldest Company
56.3%
Growth (2020s)

Worksop is a growth hotspot — over half of its active companies were formed since 2020.

Incorporation by Decade
8%
27%
59%
Pre-1990: 86
1990s: 74
2000s: 226
2010s: 767
2020s: 1,655

Data Signals

Governance
7,1796 src
Financial
5,07410 src
Compliance
1,60115 src
Risk
1,1288 src
Trade
2252 src
quality
2235 src
ESG
865 src
growth
512 src
operational
481 src
innovation
292 src
corporate_structure
161 src
regulatory
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Worksop is 8.8 years old. There are 78 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 25 registered charities operate locally.

8.8 yrs
Avg company age
78
FCA regulated
25
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 25 (36%)Medium: 6 (9%)Large: 38 (55%)

Government Investment

Companies in Worksop have been awarded 45 government contracts with a combined value of £246.5M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Worksop?

There are 2,330 active companies registered in Worksop, out of 2,850 total. 285 (10%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Worksop?

The top industries in Worksop include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (147 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (88 companies), Freight transport by road (77 companies).

How fast is Worksop growing as a business hub?

56.3% of currently active companies in Worksop were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Worksop?

Our database contains 15,661 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Worksop. The largest category is Governance with 7,179 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Worksop?

The oldest company registration in Worksop 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.