Companies in Chorleywood

United Kingdom|46.9% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
277
Active

277 active companies are registered in Chorleywood with Companies House. Out of 296 companies ever registered here, 0 are no longer active — a 94% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 46.9% of current companies established since 2020. A wave of registrations in the 2010s accounts for 39% of active companies, pointing to a decade of strong entrepreneurial activity. The most common industry sector is development of building projects, with 22 companies. The average company age is 9.1 years.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

277
Active Companies
296
Total Registered
1962
Oldest Company
46.9%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
13%
36%
46%
Pre-1990: 8
1990s: 9
2000s: 37
2010s: 107
2020s: 135

Data Signals

Governance
8633 src
Financial
5476 src
Compliance
1548 src
Risk
1036 src
Trade
361 src
quality
73 src
innovation
52 src
operational
41 src
ESG
43 src
growth
31 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Chorleywood is 9.1 years old. There are 3 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 3 registered charities operate locally.

9.1 yrs
Avg company age
3
FCA regulated
3
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 11 (79%)Large: 3 (21%)

Government Investment

Companies in Chorleywood 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 Chorleywood?

There are 277 active companies registered in Chorleywood, out of 296 total. 0 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Chorleywood?

The top industries in Chorleywood include Development of building projects (22 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (22 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (15 companies).

How fast is Chorleywood growing as a business hub?

46.9% of currently active companies in Chorleywood were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Chorleywood?

Our database contains 1,726 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Chorleywood. The largest category is Governance with 863 signals from 3 sources.

When was the first company registered in Chorleywood?

The oldest company registration in Chorleywood dates back to 1962, spanning over 64 years of business history.

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