Companies in London Colney

United Kingdom|57.4% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
514
Active

514 active companies are registered in London Colney with Companies House. Out of 538 companies ever registered here, 0 are no longer active — a 96% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 57.4% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (59%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is motion picture production activities, with 84 companies. The average company age is 8.8 years.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

514
Active Companies
538
Total Registered
1956
Oldest Company
57.4%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
29%
56%
Pre-1990: 20
1990s: 23
2000s: 39
2010s: 154
2020s: 302

Data Signals

Governance
1,5684 src
Financial
1,0477 src
Compliance
2617 src
Risk
1887 src
Trade
341 src
quality
83 src
operational
51 src
growth
41 src
ESG
22 src
innovation
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in London Colney is 8.8 years old. There are 3 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 7 registered charities operate locally.

8.8 yrs
Avg company age
3
FCA regulated
7
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Large: 3 (100%)

Government Investment

Companies in London Colney have been awarded 4 government contracts with a combined value of £2.0M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in London Colney?

There are 514 active companies registered in London Colney, out of 538 total. 0 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in London Colney?

The top industries in London Colney include Motion picture production activities (84 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (33 companies), Residents property management (26 companies).

How fast is London Colney growing as a business hub?

57.4% of currently active companies in London Colney were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in London Colney?

Our database contains 3,118 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in London Colney. The largest category is Governance with 1,568 signals from 4 sources.

When was the first company registered in London Colney?

The oldest company registration in London Colney dates back to 1956, spanning over 70 years of business history.

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