Companies in Northwood Hills

United Kingdom|37.5% formed since 2020|3% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
549
Active

549 active companies are registered in Northwood Hills with Companies House. Out of 587 companies ever registered here, 20 are no longer active — a 94% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 37.5% of current companies established since 2020. A wave of registrations in the 2010s accounts for 47% of active companies, pointing to a decade of strong entrepreneurial activity. The most common industry sector is buying and selling of own real estate, with 68 companies. Northwood Hills is home to 12 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 19 government contracts worth £1.2M in total. The average company age is 10.3 years.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

549
Active Companies
587
Total Registered
1954
Oldest Company
37.5%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
12%
44%
39%
Pre-1990: 10
1990s: 20
2000s: 70
2010s: 256
2020s: 225

Data Signals

Governance
2,2384 src
Financial
2,0536 src
Risk
4026 src
Compliance
2218 src
quality
754 src
Trade
652 src
growth
191 src
regulatory
21 src
innovation
22 src
operational
21 src
corporate_structure
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Northwood Hills is 10.3 years old. There are 12 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 3 registered charities operate locally.

10.3 yrs
Avg company age
12
FCA regulated
3
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Large: 1 (100%)

Government Investment

Companies in Northwood Hills have been awarded 19 government contracts with a combined value of £1.2M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Northwood Hills?

There are 549 active companies registered in Northwood Hills, out of 587 total. 20 (3%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Northwood Hills?

The top industries in Northwood Hills include Buying and selling of own real estate (68 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (50 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (30 companies).

How fast is Northwood Hills growing as a business hub?

37.5% of currently active companies in Northwood Hills were incorporated since 2020, indicating moderate recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Northwood Hills?

Our database contains 5,080 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Northwood Hills. The largest category is Governance with 2,238 signals from 4 sources.

When was the first company registered in Northwood Hills?

The oldest company registration in Northwood Hills dates back to 1954, spanning over 72 years of business history.

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