Companies in Solihull

United Kingdom|50.4% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
13,074
Active

13,074 active companies are based in Solihull according to Companies House records. Out of 14,257 companies ever registered here, 20 are no longer active — a 92% survival rate.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 974 companies. The area hosts 311 large enterprises, 144 small firms. Solihull is home to 270 FCA-regulated firms and 99 registered charities. Companies here hold 603 government contracts worth £702.4M in total. The average company age is 9.4 years. The earliest company registration in Solihull dates back to 1893.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

13,074
Active Companies
14,257
Total Registered
1893
Oldest Company
50.4%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
11%
33%
50%
Pre-1990: 489
1990s: 473
2000s: 1,553
2010s: 4,674
2020s: 7,068

Top Industries

Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate974→Buying and selling of own real estate946→Management consultancy activities other than financial management634→Other business support service activities n.e.c.421→Information technology consultancy activities419→Development of building projects383→Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.328→Residents property management320→Dormant Company311→Other service activities n.e.c.288→

Data Signals

Governance
40,8695 src
Financial
26,60611 src
Compliance
9,44215 src
Risk
6,73310 src
Trade
8692 src
growth
6213 src
quality
5416 src
ESG
3216 src
operational
1301 src
innovation
1042 src
corporate_structure
801 src
regulatory
21 src

Top Companies in Solihull

GYMSHARK LTD
Other retail sale in non-specialised storesEst. 201246 signals
WAVENET LIMITED
Wholesale of electronic and telecommunications equipment and partsEst. 200075 signals
ABBEYFIELD SOCIETY (THE)
Other accommodationEst. 1956152 signals
SPECIALIST BUILDING PRODUCTS LIMITED
Manufacture of other plastic productsEst. 197695 signals
JOSEPH ASH LIMITED
Treatment and coating of metalsEst. 191977 signals
BIRTLEY GROUP LIMITED
Manufacture of other fabricated metal products n.e.c.Est. 195842 signals
ZF AUTOMOTIVE UK LIMITED
Manufacture of electrical and electronic equipment for motor vehicles and their enginesEst. 196692 signals
PARAGON FINANCE PLC
Credit granting by non-deposit taking finance houses and other specialist consumer credit grantorsEst. 198592 signals
INTERNATIONAL MOTORS LIMITED
Activities of head officesEst. 197684 signals
HILL & SMITH INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED
Forging, pressing, stamping and roll-forming of metal; powder metallurgyEst. 197674 signals

Business Landscape

The average active company in Solihull is 9.4 years old. There are 270 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 99 registered charities operate locally.

9.4 yrs
Avg company age
270
FCA regulated
99
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 144 (31%)Medium: 12 (3%)Large: 311 (67%)

Government Investment

Companies in Solihull have been awarded 603 government contracts with a combined value of £702.4M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Solihull?

There are 13,074 active companies registered in Solihull, out of 14,257 total. 20 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Solihull?

The top industries in Solihull include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (974 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (946 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (634 companies).

How fast is Solihull growing as a business hub?

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

What data signals are available for companies in Solihull?

Our database contains 86,318 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Solihull. The largest category is Governance with 40,869 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Solihull?

The oldest company registration in Solihull dates back to 1893, spanning over 133 years of business history.

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