Companies in Hounslow

United Kingdom|68.7% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
9,931
Active

9,931 active companies are based in Hounslow according to Companies House records. Out of 11,483 companies ever registered here, 21 are no longer active — a 86% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 68.7% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (78%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is buying and selling of own real estate, with 971 companies. 56 medium and large companies operate here, indicating a significant commercial presence. Hounslow is home to 259 FCA-regulated firms and 49 registered charities. Companies here hold 28 government contracts worth £238.3M in total. The average company age is 5.1 years. The earliest company registration in Hounslow dates back to 1943.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

9,931
Active Companies
11,483
Total Registered
1943
Oldest Company
68.7%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
28%
67%
Pre-1990: 77
1990s: 89
2000s: 379
2010s: 3,241
2020s: 7,697

Top Industries

Buying and selling of own real estate971→Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet493→Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate428→Information technology consultancy activities413→Construction of domestic buildings335→Retail sale in non-specialised stores with food, beverages or tobacco predominating294→Freight transport by road275→Other service activities n.e.c.192→Development of building projects184→Business and domestic software development184→

Data Signals

Governance
29,1955 src
Financial
16,41711 src
Compliance
4,66615 src
Risk
3,3359 src
quality
5464 src
Trade
5281 src
ESG
1705 src
operational
1051 src
growth
392 src
innovation
162 src
corporate_structure
61 src

Top Companies in Hounslow

HEATHROW AIRPORT LIMITED
Scheduled passenger air transportEst. 198688 signals
SCHENKER LIMITED
Freight transport by roadEst. 194372 signals
MLECZKO DELIKATESY LIMITED
Retail sale in non-specialised stores with food, beverages or tobacco predominatingEst. 201030 signals
ARORA MANAGEMENT SERVICES LIMITED
Activities of head officesEst. 200517 signals
GROVE HR LIMITED
Hotels and similar accommodationEst. 201282 signals
STEELO LIMITED
Other construction installationEst. 200915 signals
MARSH WALL LIMITED
Sale of new cars and light motor vehiclesEst. 200784 signals
MERIDIAN HOTEL OPERATIONS LIMITED
Hotels and similar accommodationEst. 201278 signals

Business Landscape

The average active company in Hounslow is 5.1 years old. There are 259 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 49 registered charities operate locally.

5.1 yrs
Avg company age
259
FCA regulated
49
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 53 (49%)Medium: 9 (8%)Large: 47 (43%)

Government Investment

Companies in Hounslow have been awarded 28 government contracts with a combined value of £238.3M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Hounslow?

There are 9,931 active companies registered in Hounslow, out of 11,483 total. 21 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Hounslow?

The top industries in Hounslow include Buying and selling of own real estate (971 companies), Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet (493 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (428 companies).

How fast is Hounslow growing as a business hub?

68.7% of currently active companies in Hounslow were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Hounslow?

Our database contains 55,023 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Hounslow. The largest category is Governance with 29,195 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Hounslow?

The oldest company registration in Hounslow dates back to 1943, spanning over 83 years of business history.

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