Companies in Hebden Bridge

United Kingdom|43.9% formed since 2020|8% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
941
Active

941 active companies are registered in Hebden Bridge with Companies House. Out of 1,078 companies ever registered here, 85 are no longer active — a 87% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 43.9% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (51%) 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 55 companies. Hebden Bridge is home to 22 FCA-regulated firms and 21 registered charities. Companies here hold 11 government contracts worth £31.1M in total. The average company age is 9.8 years.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

941
Active Companies
1,078
Total Registered
1956
Oldest Company
43.9%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
11%
39%
45%
Pre-1990: 29
1990s: 19
2000s: 121
2010s: 420
2020s: 481

Data Signals

Governance
3,9324 src
Financial
3,5969 src
Risk
4978 src
Compliance
46811 src
Trade
1942 src
quality
1094 src
growth
182 src
innovation
132 src
operational
111 src
ESG
82 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Hebden Bridge is 9.8 years old. There are 22 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 21 registered charities operate locally.

9.8 yrs
Avg company age
22
FCA regulated
21
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 3 (33%)Medium: 2 (22%)Large: 4 (44%)

Government Investment

Companies in Hebden Bridge have been awarded 11 government contracts with a combined value of £31.1M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Hebden Bridge?

There are 941 active companies registered in Hebden Bridge, out of 1,078 total. 85 (8%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Hebden Bridge?

The top industries in Hebden Bridge include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (55 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (43 companies), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (27 companies).

How fast is Hebden Bridge growing as a business hub?

43.9% of currently active companies in Hebden Bridge were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Hebden Bridge?

Our database contains 8,846 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Hebden Bridge. The largest category is Governance with 3,932 signals from 4 sources.

When was the first company registered in Hebden Bridge?

The oldest company registration in Hebden Bridge dates back to 1956, spanning over 70 years of business history.

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