Companies in Maidenhead

United Kingdom|45.1% formed since 2020|9% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
7,172
Active

7,172 active companies are based in Maidenhead according to Companies House records. Out of 8,536 companies ever registered here, 803 are no longer active — a 84% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 45.1% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (54%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is management consultancy activities other than financial management, with 497 companies. The area hosts 260 large enterprises, 98 small firms. Maidenhead is home to 125 FCA-regulated firms and 62 registered charities. Companies here hold 466 government contracts worth £3.2B in total. The average company age is 11.9 years. The earliest company registration in Maidenhead dates back to 1878.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

7,172
Active Companies
8,536
Total Registered
1878
Oldest Company
45.1%
Growth (2020s)

A diverse local economy with no single sector accounting for more than 15% of businesses.

Incorporation by Decade
12%
32%
46%
Pre-1990: 457
1990s: 377
2000s: 976
2010s: 2,737
2020s: 3,905

Top Industries

Management consultancy activities other than financial management497→Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate327→Buying and selling of own real estate319→Information technology consultancy activities314→Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.294→Other business support service activities n.e.c.237→Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet193→Business and domestic software development156→Dormant Company153→Activities of head offices145→

Data Signals

Governance
30,6345 src
Financial
25,67510 src
Risk
4,5589 src
Compliance
3,86917 src
Trade
1,2012 src
quality
6115 src
growth
5232 src
ESG
2276 src
innovation
1302 src
corporate_structure
851 src
operational
821 src
regulatory
101 src

Top Companies in Maidenhead

SUEZ RECYCLING AND RECOVERY UK LTD
Collection of non-hazardous wasteEst. 1988277 signals
MICK GEORGE LIMITED
Quarrying of ornamental and building stone, limestone, gypsum, chalk and slateEst. 1989128 signals
HANSON QUARRY PRODUCTS EUROPE LIMITED
Quarrying of ornamental and building stone, limestone, gypsum, chalk and slateEst. 1935180 signals
CASTLE CEMENT LIMITED
Manufacture of cementEst. 1987113 signals
ABBOTT LABORATORIES LIMITED
Wholesale of pharmaceutical goodsEst. 1937141 signals
PULSANT LIMITED
Other information technology service activitiesEst. 1998101 signals
DYNATRACE LIMITED
Other information technology service activitiesEst. 198049 signals
THAMES HOSPICE
Hospital activitiesEst. 200433 signals
HEWLAND ENGINEERING LIMITED
MachiningEst. 195730 signals
HAULFRYN LIMITED
Other holiday and other collective accommodationEst. 201726 signals

Business Landscape

The average active company in Maidenhead is 11.9 years old. There are 125 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 62 registered charities operate locally.

11.9 yrs
Avg company age
125
FCA regulated
62
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 98 (26%)Medium: 16 (4%)Large: 260 (70%)

Government Investment

Companies in Maidenhead have been awarded 466 government contracts with a combined value of £3176.7M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Maidenhead?

There are 7,172 active companies registered in Maidenhead, out of 8,536 total. 803 (9%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Maidenhead?

The top industries in Maidenhead include Management consultancy activities other than financial management (497 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (327 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (319 companies).

How fast is Maidenhead growing as a business hub?

45.1% of currently active companies in Maidenhead were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Maidenhead?

Our database contains 67,605 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Maidenhead. The largest category is Governance with 30,634 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Maidenhead?

The oldest company registration in Maidenhead dates back to 1878, spanning over 148 years of business history.

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