Companies in North Walsham

United Kingdom|48.9% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
503
Active

503 active companies are registered in North Walsham with Companies House. Out of 539 companies ever registered here, 0 are no longer active — a 93% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 48.9% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (52%) 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 35 companies. North Walsham is home to 12 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 6 government contracts worth £22.4M in total. The average company age is 10.6 years. The earliest company registration in North Walsham dates back to 1947.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

503
Active Companies
539
Total Registered
1947
Oldest Company
48.9%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
12%
30%
49%
Pre-1990: 29
1990s: 18
2000s: 67
2010s: 163
2020s: 262

Data Signals

Governance
1,5725 src
Financial
1,04510 src
Compliance
3079 src
Risk
2378 src
Trade
531 src
quality
303 src
operational
91 src
growth
61 src
innovation
22 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in North Walsham is 10.6 years old. There are 12 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 8 registered charities operate locally.

10.6 yrs
Avg company age
12
FCA regulated
8
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 1 (100%)

Government Investment

Companies in North Walsham have been awarded 6 government contracts with a combined value of £22.4M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in North Walsham?

There are 503 active companies registered in North Walsham, out of 539 total. 0 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in North Walsham?

The top industries in North Walsham include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (35 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (27 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (20 companies).

How fast is North Walsham growing as a business hub?

48.9% of currently active companies in North Walsham were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in North Walsham?

Our database contains 3,261 data signals across 9 categories for active companies in North Walsham. The largest category is Governance with 1,572 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in North Walsham?

The oldest company registration in North Walsham dates back to 1947, spanning over 79 years of business history.

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