Companies in London Colney

United Kingdom|57.4% formed since 2020|5% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
526
Active

526 active companies are registered in London Colney with Companies House. Out of 573 companies ever registered here, 27 are no longer active — a 92% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 57.4% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (62%) 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 82 companies. The average company age is 8.9 years.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

526
Active Companies
573
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
28%
58%
Pre-1990: 19
1990s: 24
2000s: 41
2010s: 156
2020s: 326

Data Signals

Governance
2,1765 src
Financial
1,9207 src
Risk
2486 src
Compliance
1598 src
Trade
472 src
quality
144 src
operational
51 src
growth
41 src
ESG
11 src
innovation
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in London Colney is 8.9 years old. There are 2 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 6 registered charities operate locally.

8.9 yrs
Avg company age
2
FCA regulated
6
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Large: 2 (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There are 526 active companies registered in London Colney, out of 573 total. 27 (5%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in London Colney?

The top industries in London Colney include Motion picture production activities (82 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (38 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (31 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 4,575 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in London Colney. The largest category is Governance with 2,176 signals from 5 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.