Companies in Southall

United Kingdom|69.2% formed since 2020|Data updated 22 Aug 2026
7,460
Active

7,460 active companies are based in Southall according to Companies House records. Out of 8,612 companies ever registered here, 13 are no longer active — a 87% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 69.2% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (78%) 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 711 companies. Southall is home to 208 FCA-regulated firms and 34 registered charities. Companies here hold 12 government contracts worth £50.4M in total. With an average company age of just 4.9 years, Southall has a notably young business ecosystem. The earliest company registration in Southall dates back to 1934.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, August 2026

7,460
Active Companies
8,612
Total Registered
1934
Oldest Company
69.2%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
27%
68%
Pre-1990: 50
1990s: 83
2000s: 348
2010s: 2,307
2020s: 5,824

Data Signals

Governance
21,6706 src
Financial
13,07210 src
Compliance
3,30415 src
Risk
2,3119 src
Trade
6502 src
quality
6435 src
operational
921 src
ESG
414 src
innovation
182 src
growth
162 src
corporate_structure
91 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Southall is 4.9 years old. There are 208 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 34 registered charities operate locally.

4.9 yrs
Avg company age
208
FCA regulated
34
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 18 (58%)Large: 13 (42%)

Government Investment

Companies in Southall have been awarded 12 government contracts with a combined value of £50.4M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Southall?

There are 7,460 active companies registered in Southall, out of 8,612 total. 13 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Southall?

The top industries in Southall include Buying and selling of own real estate (711 companies), Construction of domestic buildings (370 companies), Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet (351 companies).

How fast is Southall growing as a business hub?

69.2% of currently active companies in Southall were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Southall?

Our database contains 41,826 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Southall. The largest category is Governance with 21,670 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Southall?

The oldest company registration in Southall dates back to 1934, spanning over 92 years of business history.

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