Companies in Hemel Hempstead

United Kingdom|49.8% formed since 2020|9% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
7,978
Active

7,978 active companies are based in Hemel Hempstead according to Companies House records. Out of 9,474 companies ever registered here, 890 are no longer active — a 84% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 49.8% of current companies established 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 residents property management, with 730 companies. The area hosts 155 large enterprises, 85 small firms. Hemel Hempstead is home to 159 FCA-regulated firms and 61 registered charities. Companies here hold 1,295 government contracts worth £9.4B in total. The average company age is 9.5 years. The earliest company registration in Hemel Hempstead dates back to 1877.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

7,978
Active Companies
9,474
Total Registered
1877
Oldest Company
49.8%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
10%
33%
51%
Pre-1990: 274
1990s: 261
2000s: 926
2010s: 3,109
2020s: 4,798

Top Industries

Residents property management730→Buying and selling of own real estate332→Management consultancy activities other than financial management328→Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate293→Information technology consultancy activities245→Other business support service activities n.e.c.222→Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet182→Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.166→Construction of domestic buildings157→Dormant Company154→

Data Signals

Governance
34,1526 src
Financial
28,06811 src
Risk
5,35910 src
Compliance
3,39214 src
growth
1,3562 src
Trade
1,1502 src
quality
6865 src
ESG
2796 src
innovation
2752 src
operational
931 src
corporate_structure
371 src
regulatory
21 src

Top Companies in Hemel Hempstead

ATLAS COPCO LIMITED
Other business support service activities n.e.c.Est. 1919107 signals
SELECTA U.K. LIMITED
Other food servicesEst. 199173 signals
NEC SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS UK LIMITED
Business and domestic software developmentEst. 1969338 signals
BLACKHAWK NETWORK EMEA LIMITED
Other business support service activities n.e.c.Est. 2001115 signals
LATHAMS LIMITED
Wholesale of wood, construction materials and sanitary equipmentEst. 1969103 signals
ACADEMIA LIMITED
Other information technology service activitiesEst. 2003427 signals
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC LIMITED
Wholesale of other machinery and equipmentEst. 1992103 signals
CAE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES LIMITED
Other information technology service activitiesEst. 1992156 signals
BRITVIC SOFT DRINKS LIMITED
Manufacture of soft drinks; production of mineral waters and other bottled watersEst. 1953109 signals
ANNODATA LIMITED
Information technology consultancy activitiesEst. 198892 signals

Business Landscape

The average active company in Hemel Hempstead is 9.5 years old. There are 159 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 61 registered charities operate locally.

9.5 yrs
Avg company age
159
FCA regulated
61
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 85 (34%)Medium: 11 (4%)Large: 155 (62%)

Government Investment

Companies in Hemel Hempstead have been awarded 1,295 government contracts with a combined value of £9368.7M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Hemel Hempstead?

There are 7,978 active companies registered in Hemel Hempstead, out of 9,474 total. 890 (9%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Hemel Hempstead?

The top industries in Hemel Hempstead include Residents property management (730 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (332 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (328 companies).

How fast is Hemel Hempstead growing as a business hub?

49.8% of currently active companies in Hemel Hempstead were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Hemel Hempstead?

Our database contains 74,849 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Hemel Hempstead. The largest category is Governance with 34,152 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Hemel Hempstead?

The oldest company registration in Hemel Hempstead dates back to 1877, spanning over 149 years of business history.

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