Companies in Alford

United Kingdom|51.4% formed since 2020|9% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
461
Active

461 active companies are registered in Alford with Companies House. Out of 535 companies ever registered here, 49 are no longer active — a 86% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 51.4% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (60%) 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 26 companies. The average company age is 9.9 years. The earliest company registration in Alford dates back to 1923.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

461
Active Companies
535
Total Registered
1923
Oldest Company
51.4%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
12%
29%
53%
Pre-1990: 20
1990s: 14
2000s: 62
2010s: 155
2020s: 278

Data Signals

Governance
1,9324 src
Financial
1,6609 src
Risk
2427 src
Compliance
16810 src
quality
864 src
Trade
682 src
ESG
184 src
growth
112 src
operational
81 src
innovation
51 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Alford is 9.9 years old. There are 10 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 4 registered charities operate locally.

9.9 yrs
Avg company age
10
FCA regulated
4
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Medium: 2 (22%)Large: 7 (78%)

Government Investment

Companies in Alford have been awarded 3 government contracts with a combined value of £0.1M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Alford?

There are 461 active companies registered in Alford, out of 535 total. 49 (9%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Alford?

The top industries in Alford include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (26 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (20 companies), Activities of other holding companies n.e.c. (13 companies).

How fast is Alford growing as a business hub?

51.4% of currently active companies in Alford were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Alford?

Our database contains 4,198 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Alford. The largest category is Governance with 1,932 signals from 4 sources.

When was the first company registered in Alford?

The oldest company registration in Alford dates back to 1923, spanning over 103 years of business history.

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