Companies in Hereford

United Kingdom|46.4% formed since 2020|9% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
5,868
Active

5,868 active companies are based in Hereford according to Companies House records. Out of 6,825 companies ever registered here, 590 are no longer active — a 86% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 46.4% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (55%) 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 454 companies. 68 medium and large companies operate here, indicating a significant commercial presence. Hereford is home to 102 FCA-regulated firms and 100 registered charities. Companies here hold 161 government contracts worth £108.6M in total. The average company age is 10.2 years. The earliest company registration in Hereford dates back to 1884.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

5,868
Active Companies
6,825
Total Registered
1884
Oldest Company
46.4%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
12%
33%
48%
Pre-1990: 228
1990s: 234
2000s: 832
2010s: 2,247
2020s: 3,209

Top Industries

Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate454→Management consultancy activities other than financial management254→Buying and selling of own real estate252→Residents property management208→Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.173→Other business support service activities n.e.c.149→Development of building projects148→Dormant Company120→Information technology consultancy activities94→Private security activities93→

Data Signals

Governance
24,8725 src
Financial
22,64310 src
Risk
3,4788 src
Compliance
3,21015 src
Trade
1,0072 src
quality
5895 src
growth
2182 src
innovation
1172 src
ESG
1025 src
operational
981 src
corporate_structure
151 src
regulatory
11 src

Top Companies in Hereford

S & A PRODUCE (UK) LIMITED
Growing of other non-perennial cropsEst. 199082 signals
M AND M DIRECT LIMITED
Retail sale via mail order houses or via InternetEst. 2004108 signals
FREEMANS OF NEWENT LIMITED
Processing and preserving of poultry meatEst. 196281 signals
HEREFORD CATHEDRAL SCHOOL
Pre-primary educationEst. 198640 signals
WYMAN-GORDON LIMITED
Other non-ferrous metal productionEst. 199468 signals
SPECIAL METALS WIGGIN LIMITED
Other non-ferrous metal productionEst. 189233 signals
HOOPLE LTD
Accounting and auditing activitiesEst. 201132 signals
TAURUS HEALTHCARE LIMITED
General medical practice activitiesEst. 201232 signals
HEREFORDSHIRE MIND
Other residential care activities n.e.c.Est. 198929 signals
THE ROYAL NATIONAL COLLEGE FOR THE BLIND
Technical and vocational secondary educationEst. 198927 signals

Business Landscape

The average active company in Hereford is 10.2 years old. There are 102 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 100 registered charities operate locally.

10.2 yrs
Avg company age
102
FCA regulated
100
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 60 (47%)Medium: 16 (13%)Large: 52 (41%)

Government Investment

Companies in Hereford have been awarded 161 government contracts with a combined value of £108.6M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Hereford?

There are 5,868 active companies registered in Hereford, out of 6,825 total. 590 (9%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Hereford?

The top industries in Hereford include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (454 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (254 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (252 companies).

How fast is Hereford growing as a business hub?

46.4% of currently active companies in Hereford were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Hereford?

Our database contains 56,350 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Hereford. The largest category is Governance with 24,872 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Hereford?

The oldest company registration in Hereford dates back to 1884, spanning over 142 years of business history.

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