Companies in Hereford

United Kingdom|45.6% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
5,942
Active

5,942 active companies are based in Hereford according to Companies House records. Out of 6,495 companies ever registered here, 4 are no longer active — a 91% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 45.6% of current companies established since 2020. A wave of registrations in the 2010s accounts for 38% of active companies, pointing to a decade of strong entrepreneurial activity. The most common industry sector is other letting and operating of own or leased real estate, with 456 companies. 69 medium and large companies operate here, indicating a significant commercial presence. Hereford is home to 100 FCA-regulated firms and 103 registered charities. Companies here hold 156 government contracts worth £105.1M in total. The average company age is 10.0 years. The earliest company registration in Hereford dates back to 1884.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

5,942
Active Companies
6,495
Total Registered
1884
Oldest Company
45.6%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
13%
35%
45%
Pre-1990: 230
1990s: 237
2000s: 838
2010s: 2,268
2020s: 2,922

Top Industries

Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate456→Management consultancy activities other than financial management247→Buying and selling of own real estate227→Residents property management211→Other business support service activities n.e.c.163→Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.156→Development of building projects142→Dormant Company134→Other service activities n.e.c.94→Construction of domestic buildings92→

Data Signals

Governance
18,7495 src
Financial
12,93911 src
Compliance
4,59414 src
Risk
2,8168 src
Trade
5862 src
quality
3775 src
growth
1672 src
ESG
985 src
operational
971 src
innovation
412 src
corporate_structure
101 src
regulatory
11 src

Top Companies in Hereford

S & A PRODUCE (UK) LIMITED
Growing of other non-perennial cropsEst. 199064 signals
M AND M DIRECT LIMITED
Retail sale via mail order houses or via InternetEst. 2004100 signals
FREEMANS OF NEWENT LIMITED
Processing and preserving of poultry meatEst. 196276 signals
SPECIAL METALS WIGGIN LIMITED
Other non-ferrous metal productionEst. 189231 signals
G. B. LINERS LIMITED
Removal servicesEst. 194628 signals
HEREFORDSHIRE MIND
Other residential care activities n.e.c.Est. 198924 signals
THE ROYAL NATIONAL COLLEGE FOR THE BLIND
Technical and vocational secondary educationEst. 198923 signals
VIPASSANA TRUST
Other service activities n.e.c.Est. 198820 signals
TAURUS HEALTHCARE LIMITED
General medical practice activitiesEst. 201219 signals
WYMAN-GORDON LIMITED
Other non-ferrous metal productionEst. 199461 signals

Business Landscape

The average active company in Hereford is 10 years old. There are 100 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 103 registered charities operate locally.

10 yrs
Avg company age
100
FCA regulated
103
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 54 (44%)Medium: 16 (13%)Large: 53 (43%)

Government Investment

Companies in Hereford have been awarded 156 government contracts with a combined value of £105.1M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Hereford?

There are 5,942 active companies registered in Hereford, out of 6,495 total. 4 (0%) 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 (456 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (247 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (227 companies).

How fast is Hereford growing as a business hub?

45.6% 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 40,475 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Hereford. The largest category is Governance with 18,749 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.