Companies in Haverhill

United Kingdom|48.3% formed since 2020|9% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
1,262
Active

1,262 active companies are registered in Haverhill with Companies House. Out of 1,525 companies ever registered here, 137 are no longer active — a 83% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 48.3% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (59%) 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 64 companies. Haverhill is home to 32 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 87 government contracts worth £15.2M in total. The average company age is 10.0 years. The earliest company registration in Haverhill dates back to 1922.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

1,262
Active Companies
1,525
Total Registered
1922
Oldest Company
48.3%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
10%
33%
49%
Pre-1990: 45
1990s: 55
2000s: 156
2010s: 502
2020s: 741

Data Signals

Governance
5,2925 src
Financial
4,60810 src
Risk
7227 src
Compliance
56012 src
Trade
3242 src
quality
1504 src
growth
972 src
innovation
632 src
ESG
324 src
operational
171 src
corporate_structure
71 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Haverhill is 10 years old. There are 32 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 11 registered charities operate locally.

10 yrs
Avg company age
32
FCA regulated
11
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 24 (63%)Medium: 2 (5%)Large: 12 (32%)

Government Investment

Companies in Haverhill have been awarded 87 government contracts with a combined value of £15.2M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Haverhill?

There are 1,262 active companies registered in Haverhill, out of 1,525 total. 137 (9%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Haverhill?

The top industries in Haverhill include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (64 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (59 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (49 companies).

How fast is Haverhill growing as a business hub?

48.3% of currently active companies in Haverhill were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Haverhill?

Our database contains 11,872 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Haverhill. The largest category is Governance with 5,292 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Haverhill?

The oldest company registration in Haverhill dates back to 1922, spanning over 104 years of business history.

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