Companies in Buckhurst Hill

United Kingdom|51.6% formed since 2020|8% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
1,642
Active

1,642 active companies are registered in Buckhurst Hill with Companies House. Out of 1,925 companies ever registered here, 150 are no longer active — a 85% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 51.6% 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 buying and selling of own real estate, with 138 companies. Buckhurst Hill is home to 29 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 10 government contracts worth £0.8M in total. The average company age is 8.8 years. The earliest company registration in Buckhurst Hill dates back to 1943.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

1,642
Active Companies
1,925
Total Registered
1943
Oldest Company
51.6%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
9%
35%
51%
Pre-1990: 49
1990s: 48
2000s: 166
2010s: 665
2020s: 982

Data Signals

Governance
6,8065 src
Financial
5,9056 src
Risk
8327 src
Compliance
51210 src
Trade
1122 src
quality
834 src
ESG
314 src
growth
122 src
operational
91 src
innovation
42 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Buckhurst Hill is 8.8 years old. There are 29 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 2 registered charities operate locally.

8.8 yrs
Avg company age
29
FCA regulated
2
Charities

Government Investment

Companies in Buckhurst Hill have been awarded 10 government contracts with a combined value of £0.8M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Buckhurst Hill?

There are 1,642 active companies registered in Buckhurst Hill, out of 1,925 total. 150 (8%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Buckhurst Hill?

The top industries in Buckhurst Hill include Buying and selling of own real estate (138 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (120 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (80 companies).

How fast is Buckhurst Hill growing as a business hub?

51.6% of currently active companies in Buckhurst Hill were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Buckhurst Hill?

Our database contains 14,306 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Buckhurst Hill. The largest category is Governance with 6,806 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Buckhurst Hill?

The oldest company registration in Buckhurst Hill dates back to 1943, spanning over 83 years of business history.

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