Companies in Holborn

United Kingdom|68.4% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
785
Active

785 active companies are registered in Holborn with Companies House. Out of 867 companies ever registered here, 1 are no longer active — a 91% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 68.4% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (76%) 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, with 81 companies. The average company age is 6.0 years.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

785
Active Companies
867
Total Registered
1964
Oldest Company
68.4%
Growth (2020s)

Holborn is a growth hotspot — over half of its active companies were formed since 2020.

Incorporation by Decade
23%
69%
Pre-1990: 10
1990s: 11
2000s: 52
2010s: 200
2020s: 594

Data Signals

Governance
2,2353 src
Financial
1,0236 src
Compliance
3948 src
Risk
3345 src
Trade
481 src
growth
52 src
ESG
32 src
innovation
11 src
quality
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Holborn is 6 years old. There are 2 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 9 registered charities operate locally.

6 yrs
Avg company age
2
FCA regulated
9
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 4 (27%)Large: 11 (73%)

Government Investment

Companies in Holborn have been awarded 4 government contracts with a combined value of £30.4M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Holborn?

There are 785 active companies registered in Holborn, out of 867 total. 1 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Holborn?

The top industries in Holborn include Other (81 companies), Sound recording and music publishing activities (81 companies), Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet (56 companies).

How fast is Holborn growing as a business hub?

68.4% of currently active companies in Holborn were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Holborn?

Our database contains 4,044 data signals across 9 categories for active companies in Holborn. The largest category is Governance with 2,235 signals from 3 sources.

When was the first company registered in Holborn?

The oldest company registration in Holborn dates back to 1964, spanning over 62 years of business history.

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