Companies in West Midlands

West Midlands822 towns & cities|Data verified: 2026-08-22
59,064Active Companies

The West Midlands region has 59,064 active companies across 822 towns and cities. The leading industry is buying and selling of own real estate with 20,609 firms. The average company age is 8.5 years. Top business centres include BIRMINGHAM (88,677) and COVENTRY (27,457).

59,064
Active
370
Dissolved
822
Locations
8.5y
Avg Age
Formation by Decade
10%
27%
57%
Pre-1990: 11,422
1990s: 10,690
2000s: 36,629
2010s: 102,036
2020s: 216,022
Top Locations in West Midlands
BIRMINGHAM88,677 companiesCOVENTRY27,457 companiesWOLVERHAMPTON17,549 companiesSOLIHULL13,074 companiesSTOKE-ON-TRENT12,876 companiesWALSALL12,130 companiesKINGTON11,350 companiesSUTTON COLDFIELD8,691 companiesWORCESTER8,406 companiesTELFORD7,892 companiesSTAFFORD6,622 companiesRUGBY6,509 companiesKENILWORTH6,168 companiesLEAMINGTON SPA6,125 companiesHEREFORD5,942 companies
Leading Industries
Buying and selling of own real estate20,609›Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate19,666›Management consultancy activities other than financial management12,664›Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet12,468›Other business support service activities n.e.c.12,053›Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.9,370›Freight transport by road8,678›Dormant Company8,359›Information technology consultancy activities7,310›Development of building projects7,264›
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Frequently Asked Questions about West Midlands

How many companies are in West Midlands?

There are 59,064 active companies registered in West Midlands, out of 67,054 total (including 370 dissolved).

What are the main business centres in West Midlands?

The top business locations in West Midlands are: BIRMINGHAM (88,677), COVENTRY (27,457), WOLVERHAMPTON (17,549), SOLIHULL (13,074), STOKE-ON-TRENT (12,876).

What are the top industries in West Midlands?

The leading industries in West Midlands by active company count are: Buying and selling of own real estate (20,609), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (19,666), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (12,664).

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Data sourced from Companies House, HM Land Registry, FCA Register, and 50+ government databases. Last updated: 2026-08-22.