Companies in Holborn

United Kingdom|48.3% formed since 2020|19% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
404
Active

404 active companies are registered in Holborn with Companies House. Out of 523 companies ever registered here, 98 are no longer active — a 77% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 48.3% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (70%) 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 103 companies. The average company age is 9.7 years.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

404
Active Companies
523
Total Registered
1970
Oldest Company
48.3%
Growth (2020s)

A local business community with 404 active companies and growing.

Incorporation by Decade
10%
31%
54%
Pre-1990: 11
1990s: 12
2000s: 50
2010s: 163
2020s: 282

Data Signals

Governance
1,4684 src
Financial
1,1578 src
Risk
2918 src
Compliance
888 src
Trade
682 src
growth
42 src
ESG
21 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Holborn is 9.7 years old. There are 1 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 6 registered charities operate locally.

9.7 yrs
Avg company age
1
FCA regulated
6
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 3 (30%)Large: 7 (70%)

Government Investment

Companies in Holborn have been awarded 2 government contracts with a combined value of £0.3M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Holborn?

There are 404 active companies registered in Holborn, out of 523 total. 98 (19%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Holborn?

The top industries in Holborn include Other (103 companies), Sound recording and music publishing activities (71 companies), Performing arts (55 companies).

How fast is Holborn growing as a business hub?

48.3% 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 3,078 data signals across 7 categories for active companies in Holborn. The largest category is Governance with 1,468 signals from 4 sources.

When was the first company registered in Holborn?

The oldest company registration in Holborn dates back to 1970, spanning over 56 years of business history.

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