Companies in Solihull

United Kingdom|50.8% formed since 2020|9% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
12,970
Active

12,970 active companies are based in Solihull according to Companies House records. Out of 15,227 companies ever registered here, 1,355 are no longer active — a 85% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 50.8% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (60%) 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 991 companies. The area hosts 295 large enterprises, 153 small firms. Solihull is home to 271 FCA-regulated firms and 89 registered charities. Companies here hold 616 government contracts worth £661.8M in total. The average company age is 9.7 years. The earliest company registration in Solihull dates back to 1893.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

12,970
Active Companies
15,227
Total Registered
1893
Oldest Company
50.8%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
11%
31%
52%
Pre-1990: 492
1990s: 477
2000s: 1,601
2010s: 4,662
2020s: 7,840

Top Industries

Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate991→Buying and selling of own real estate980→Management consultancy activities other than financial management641→Other business support service activities n.e.c.405→Information technology consultancy activities385→Development of building projects367→Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.344→Residents property management336→Dormant Company303→Other service activities n.e.c.291→

Data Signals

Governance
54,9485 src
Financial
45,49210 src
Risk
8,9518 src
Compliance
6,25818 src
Trade
1,4772 src
quality
1,0476 src
growth
6702 src
ESG
3346 src
innovation
3112 src
operational
1261 src
corporate_structure
1171 src
regulatory
21 src

Top Companies in Solihull

GYMSHARK LTD
Other retail sale in non-specialised storesEst. 201252 signals
WAVENET LIMITED
Wholesale of electronic and telecommunications equipment and partsEst. 200098 signals
ABBEYFIELD SOCIETY (THE)
Other accommodationEst. 1956181 signals
ZF AUTOMOTIVE UK LIMITED
Manufacture of electrical and electronic equipment for motor vehicles and their enginesEst. 1966132 signals
BIRTLEY GROUP LIMITED
Manufacture of other fabricated metal products n.e.c.Est. 195850 signals
PARAGON FINANCE PLC
Credit granting by non-deposit taking finance houses and other specialist consumer credit grantorsEst. 1985101 signals
SPECIALIST BUILDING PRODUCTS LIMITED
Manufacture of other plastic productsEst. 1976101 signals
HILL & SMITH INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED
Forging, pressing, stamping and roll-forming of metal; powder metallurgyEst. 197679 signals
LIKEWISE FLOORS LIMITED
Wholesale of furniture, carpets and lighting equipmentEst. 199647 signals
SOLOTECH UK GROUP LTD
Support activities to performing artsEst. 198135 signals

Business Landscape

The average active company in Solihull is 9.7 years old. There are 271 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 89 registered charities operate locally.

9.7 yrs
Avg company age
271
FCA regulated
89
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 153 (33%)Medium: 21 (4%)Large: 295 (63%)

Government Investment

Companies in Solihull have been awarded 616 government contracts with a combined value of £661.8M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Solihull?

There are 12,970 active companies registered in Solihull, out of 15,227 total. 1,355 (9%) 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 (991 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (980 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (641 companies).

How fast is Solihull growing as a business hub?

50.8% 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 119,733 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Solihull. The largest category is Governance with 54,948 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.