Companies in Forest Row

United Kingdom|41.2% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
604
Active

604 active companies are registered in Forest Row with Companies House. Out of 657 companies ever registered here, 2 are no longer active — a 92% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 41.2% of current companies established since 2020. The most common industry sector is other business support service activities n.e.c., with 38 companies. Companies here hold 28 government contracts worth £18.6M in total. The average company age is 12.4 years. The earliest company registration in Forest Row dates back to 1939.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

604
Active Companies
657
Total Registered
1939
Oldest Company
41.2%
Growth (2020s)

An established business centre with companies averaging 12.4 years of operation.

Incorporation by Decade
14%
32%
42%
Pre-1990: 34
1990s: 44
2000s: 92
2010s: 213
2020s: 274

Data Signals

Governance
1,9415 src
Financial
1,46410 src
Compliance
48610 src
Risk
3097 src
Trade
762 src
quality
413 src
growth
302 src
ESG
145 src
operational
81 src
innovation
52 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Forest Row is 12.4 years old. There are 10 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 12 registered charities operate locally.

12.4 yrs
Avg company age
10
FCA regulated
12
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 4 (44%)Large: 5 (56%)

Government Investment

Companies in Forest Row have been awarded 28 government contracts with a combined value of £18.6M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Forest Row?

There are 604 active companies registered in Forest Row, out of 657 total. 2 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Forest Row?

The top industries in Forest Row include Other business support service activities n.e.c. (38 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (33 companies), Development of building projects (33 companies).

How fast is Forest Row growing as a business hub?

41.2% of currently active companies in Forest Row were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Forest Row?

Our database contains 4,374 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Forest Row. The largest category is Governance with 1,941 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Forest Row?

The oldest company registration in Forest Row dates back to 1939, spanning over 87 years of business history.

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