Companies in Hemel Hempstead

United Kingdom|49.6% formed since 2020|Data updated 22 Aug 2026
8,118
Active

8,118 active companies are based in Hemel Hempstead according to Companies House records. Out of 8,923 companies ever registered here, 23 are no longer active — a 91% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 49.6% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (53%) 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 712 companies. The area hosts 154 large enterprises, 81 small firms. Hemel Hempstead is home to 160 FCA-regulated firms and 63 registered charities. Companies here hold 1,281 government contracts worth £9.4B in total. The average company age is 9.4 years. The earliest company registration in Hemel Hempstead dates back to 1877.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, August 2026

8,118
Active Companies
8,923
Total Registered
1877
Oldest Company
49.6%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
11%
35%
49%
Pre-1990: 244
1990s: 247
2000s: 939
2010s: 3,153
2020s: 4,340

Top Industries

Residents property management712→Management consultancy activities other than financial management342→Buying and selling of own real estate309→Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate291→Information technology consultancy activities254→Other business support service activities n.e.c.240→Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet167→Development of building projects159→Construction of domestic buildings154→Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.154→

Data Signals

Governance
25,8206 src
Financial
17,73611 src
Compliance
5,47715 src
Risk
3,88410 src
growth
1,3042 src
Trade
6802 src
quality
6504 src
ESG
2656 src
innovation
2642 src
operational
911 src
corporate_structure
361 src
regulatory
21 src

Top Companies in Hemel Hempstead

ATLAS COPCO LIMITED
Other business support service activities n.e.c.Est. 191999 signals
SELECTA U.K. LIMITED
Other food servicesEst. 199162 signals
NEC SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS UK LIMITED
Business and domestic software developmentEst. 1969308 signals
LATHAMS LIMITED
Wholesale of wood, construction materials and sanitary equipmentEst. 196995 signals
HENKEL LIMITED
Activities of head officesEst. 192679 signals
ACADEMIA LIMITED
Other information technology service activitiesEst. 2003388 signals
BLACKHAWK NETWORK EMEA LIMITED
Other business support service activities n.e.c.Est. 2001100 signals
BRITVIC SOFT DRINKS LIMITED
Manufacture of soft drinks; production of mineral waters and other bottled watersEst. 195396 signals
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC LIMITED
Wholesale of other machinery and equipmentEst. 199288 signals
SOPRA STERIA LIMITED
Information technology consultancy activitiesEst. 2000159 signals

Business Landscape

The average active company in Hemel Hempstead is 9.4 years old. There are 160 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 63 registered charities operate locally.

9.4 yrs
Avg company age
160
FCA regulated
63
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 81 (33%)Medium: 12 (5%)Large: 154 (62%)

Government Investment

Companies in Hemel Hempstead have been awarded 1,281 government contracts with a combined value of £9400.6M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Hemel Hempstead?

There are 8,118 active companies registered in Hemel Hempstead, out of 8,923 total. 23 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Hemel Hempstead?

The top industries in Hemel Hempstead include Residents property management (712 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (342 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (309 companies).

How fast is Hemel Hempstead growing as a business hub?

49.6% 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 56,209 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Hemel Hempstead. The largest category is Governance with 25,820 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.