Companies in Northwood Hills

United Kingdom|35.4% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
525
Active

525 active companies are registered in Northwood Hills with Companies House. Out of 546 companies ever registered here, 2 are no longer active — a 96% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 35.4% of current companies established since 2020. A wave of registrations in the 2010s accounts for 49% 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 62 companies. Companies here hold 17 government contracts worth £1.2M in total. The average company age is 10.2 years.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

525
Active Companies
546
Total Registered
1954
Oldest Company
35.4%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
12%
47%
35%
Pre-1990: 10
1990s: 20
2000s: 67
2010s: 258
2020s: 191

Data Signals

Governance
1,6084 src
Financial
1,1725 src
Compliance
3458 src
Risk
2817 src
quality
363 src
Trade
311 src
growth
171 src
operational
21 src
innovation
22 src
regulatory
11 src
corporate_structure
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Northwood Hills is 10.2 years old. There are 10 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 4 registered charities operate locally.

10.2 yrs
Avg company age
10
FCA regulated
4
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Large: 1 (100%)

Government Investment

Companies in Northwood Hills have been awarded 17 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There are 525 active companies registered in Northwood Hills, out of 546 total. 2 (0%) are no longer active.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 (62 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (51 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (31 companies).

How fast is Northwood Hills growing as a business hub?

35.4% 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 3,496 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Northwood Hills. The largest category is Governance with 1,608 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.