Companies in Ruislip

United Kingdom|58.4% formed since 2020|10% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
5,276
Active

5,276 active companies are based in Ruislip according to Companies House records. Out of 6,413 companies ever registered here, 649 are no longer active — a 82% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 58.4% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (70%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is buying and selling of own real estate, with 340 companies. Ruislip is home to 72 FCA-regulated firms and 34 registered charities. Companies here hold 22 government contracts worth £519.7M in total. The average company age is 7.3 years. The earliest company registration in Ruislip dates back to 1927.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

5,276
Active Companies
6,413
Total Registered
1927
Oldest Company
58.4%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
32%
59%
Pre-1990: 90
1990s: 73
2000s: 442
2010s: 2,019
2020s: 3,716

Data Signals

Governance
21,8725 src
Financial
18,22310 src
Risk
3,6789 src
Compliance
1,47515 src
Trade
4632 src
quality
3024 src
ESG
715 src
growth
452 src
operational
341 src
innovation
62 src
corporate_structure
41 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Ruislip is 7.3 years old. There are 72 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 34 registered charities operate locally.

7.3 yrs
Avg company age
72
FCA regulated
34
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 43 (59%)Large: 30 (41%)

Government Investment

Companies in Ruislip have been awarded 22 government contracts with a combined value of £519.7M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Ruislip?

There are 5,276 active companies registered in Ruislip, out of 6,413 total. 649 (10%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Ruislip?

The top industries in Ruislip include Buying and selling of own real estate (340 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (271 companies), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (238 companies).

How fast is Ruislip growing as a business hub?

58.4% of currently active companies in Ruislip were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Ruislip?

Our database contains 46,173 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Ruislip. The largest category is Governance with 21,872 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Ruislip?

The oldest company registration in Ruislip dates back to 1927, spanning over 99 years of business history.

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