Companies in Kidderminster

United Kingdom|50.6% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
3,311
Active

3,311 active companies are registered in Kidderminster with Companies House. Out of 4,402 companies ever registered here, 3 are no longer active — a 75% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 50.6% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (72%) 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 120 companies. Kidderminster is home to 71 FCA-regulated firms and 36 registered charities. Companies here hold 97 government contracts worth £69.9M in total. The average company age is 9.5 years. The earliest company registration in Kidderminster dates back to 1909.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

3,311
Active Companies
4,402
Total Registered
1909
Oldest Company
50.6%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
10%
31%
54%
Pre-1990: 117
1990s: 131
2000s: 419
2010s: 1,349
2020s: 2,386

Data Signals

Governance
10,2766 src
Financial
6,32610 src
Compliance
1,96613 src
Risk
1,3797 src
Trade
3871 src
quality
1574 src
growth
992 src
operational
541 src
ESG
334 src
corporate_structure
121 src
innovation
82 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Kidderminster is 9.5 years old. There are 71 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 36 registered charities operate locally.

9.5 yrs
Avg company age
71
FCA regulated
36
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 43 (52%)Medium: 9 (11%)Large: 31 (37%)

Government Investment

Companies in Kidderminster have been awarded 97 government contracts with a combined value of £69.9M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Kidderminster?

There are 3,311 active companies registered in Kidderminster, out of 4,402 total. 3 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Kidderminster?

The top industries in Kidderminster include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (120 companies), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (114 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (103 companies).

How fast is Kidderminster growing as a business hub?

50.6% of currently active companies in Kidderminster were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Kidderminster?

Our database contains 20,697 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Kidderminster. The largest category is Governance with 10,276 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Kidderminster?

The oldest company registration in Kidderminster dates back to 1909, spanning over 117 years of business history.

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