Companies in Stourbridge

United Kingdom|49.9% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
4,757
Active

4,757 active companies are registered in Stourbridge with Companies House. Out of 5,168 companies ever registered here, 10 are no longer active — a 92% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 49.9% of current companies established 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 290 companies. Stourbridge is home to 90 FCA-regulated firms and 44 registered charities. Companies here hold 53 government contracts worth £16.2M in total. The average company age is 9.3 years. The earliest company registration in Stourbridge dates back to 1919.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

4,757
Active Companies
5,168
Total Registered
1919
Oldest Company
49.9%
Growth (2020s)

A diverse local economy with no single sector accounting for more than 15% of businesses.

Incorporation by Decade
11%
33%
50%
Pre-1990: 185
1990s: 163
2000s: 578
2010s: 1,680
2020s: 2,562

Data Signals

Governance
14,6386 src
Financial
8,91910 src
Compliance
2,73213 src
Risk
1,8489 src
Trade
3392 src
quality
3293 src
growth
622 src
operational
551 src
innovation
182 src
ESG
165 src
regulatory
21 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Stourbridge is 9.3 years old. There are 90 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 44 registered charities operate locally.

9.3 yrs
Avg company age
90
FCA regulated
44
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 24 (55%)Medium: 5 (11%)Large: 15 (34%)

Government Investment

Companies in Stourbridge have been awarded 53 government contracts with a combined value of £16.2M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Stourbridge?

There are 4,757 active companies registered in Stourbridge, out of 5,168 total. 10 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Stourbridge?

The top industries in Stourbridge include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (290 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (201 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (173 companies).

How fast is Stourbridge growing as a business hub?

49.9% of currently active companies in Stourbridge were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Stourbridge?

Our database contains 28,958 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Stourbridge. The largest category is Governance with 14,638 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Stourbridge?

The oldest company registration in Stourbridge 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.