Companies in Ongar

United Kingdom|50.4% formed since 2020|Data updated 22 Aug 2026
1,151
Active

1,151 active companies are registered in Ongar with Companies House. Out of 1,260 companies ever registered here, 1 are no longer active — a 91% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 50.4% of active businesses incorporated 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 other letting and operating of own or leased real estate, with 79 companies. Ongar is home to 23 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 47 government contracts worth £272.7M in total. The average company age is 9.5 years. The earliest company registration in Ongar dates back to 1943.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, August 2026

1,151
Active Companies
1,260
Total Registered
1943
Oldest Company
50.4%
Growth (2020s)

Ongar is a growth hotspot — over half of its active companies were formed since 2020.

Incorporation by Decade
12%
32%
50%
Pre-1990: 42
1990s: 42
2000s: 153
2010s: 397
2020s: 626

Data Signals

Governance
3,5815 src
Financial
2,4788 src
Compliance
72612 src
Risk
4507 src
quality
1504 src
Trade
801 src
growth
501 src
operational
211 src
ESG
93 src
innovation
42 src
regulatory
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Ongar is 9.5 years old. There are 23 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 8 registered charities operate locally.

9.5 yrs
Avg company age
23
FCA regulated
8
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 8 (57%)Large: 6 (43%)

Government Investment

Companies in Ongar have been awarded 47 government contracts with a combined value of £272.7M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Ongar?

There are 1,151 active companies registered in Ongar, out of 1,260 total. 1 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Ongar?

The top industries in Ongar include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (79 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (42 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (41 companies).

How fast is Ongar growing as a business hub?

50.4% of currently active companies in Ongar were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Ongar?

Our database contains 7,550 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Ongar. The largest category is Governance with 3,581 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Ongar?

The oldest company registration in Ongar dates back to 1943, spanning over 83 years of business history.

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