Companies in Stevenage

United Kingdom|52.9% formed since 2020|10% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
7,011
Active

7,011 active companies are based in Stevenage according to Companies House records. Out of 8,436 companies ever registered here, 842 are no longer active — a 83% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 52.9% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (64%) 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 348 companies. 96 medium and large companies operate here, indicating a significant commercial presence. Stevenage is home to 102 FCA-regulated firms and 58 registered charities. Companies here hold 616 government contracts worth £11.8B in total. The average company age is 8.4 years. The earliest company registration in Stevenage dates back to 1919.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

7,011
Active Companies
8,436
Total Registered
1919
Oldest Company
52.9%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
8%
33%
54%
Pre-1990: 173
1990s: 214
2000s: 684
2010s: 2,770
2020s: 4,499

Top Industries

Buying and selling of own real estate348→Other service activities n.e.c.319→Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate317→Other business support service activities n.e.c.275→Management consultancy activities other than financial management248→Residents property management216→Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.176→Information technology consultancy activities174→Other human health activities143→Electrical installation120→

Data Signals

Governance
29,3306 src
Financial
24,21810 src
Risk
3,7059 src
Compliance
2,83916 src
Trade
9102 src
growth
6762 src
quality
4354 src
ESG
2066 src
innovation
1742 src
operational
791 src
corporate_structure
391 src

Top Companies in Stevenage

TELENT TECHNOLOGY SERVICES LIMITED
Repair of other equipmentEst. 1961162 signals
POHWER
Other service activities n.e.c.Est. 199761 signals
FLAMINGO FLOWERS LTD.
Wholesale of flowers and plantsEst. 199498 signals
EUROCHANGE LIMITED
Other business support service activities n.e.c.Est. 199051 signals
STEVENAGE BIOSCIENCE CATALYST
Other business support service activities n.e.c.Est. 201035 signals
BGEN LIMITED
Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.Est. 201733 signals
M GROUP (SERVICES) LIMITED
Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.Est. 201632 signals
MOUNTAIN HEALTHCARE LIMITED
Other human health activitiesEst. 200565 signals
FORMULA ONE AUTO CENTRES LIMITED
Maintenance and repair of motor vehiclesEst. 197940 signals
VIAVI SOLUTIONS UK LIMITED
Manufacture of electronic measuring, testing etc. equipment, not for industrial process controlEst. 196634 signals

Business Landscape

The average active company in Stevenage is 8.4 years old. There are 102 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 58 registered charities operate locally.

8.4 yrs
Avg company age
102
FCA regulated
58
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 59 (38%)Medium: 9 (6%)Large: 87 (56%)

Government Investment

Companies in Stevenage have been awarded 616 government contracts with a combined value of £11802.2M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Stevenage?

There are 7,011 active companies registered in Stevenage, out of 8,436 total. 842 (10%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Stevenage?

The top industries in Stevenage include Buying and selling of own real estate (348 companies), Other service activities n.e.c. (319 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (317 companies).

How fast is Stevenage growing as a business hub?

52.9% of currently active companies in Stevenage were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Stevenage?

Our database contains 62,611 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Stevenage. The largest category is Governance with 29,330 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Stevenage?

The oldest company registration in Stevenage dates back to 1919, spanning over 107 years of business history.

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