Companies in Stratford

United Kingdom|44.3% formed since 2020|1% inactive|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
325
Active

325 active companies are registered in Stratford with Companies House. Out of 374 companies ever registered here, 3 are no longer active — a 87% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 44.3% of current companies established since 2020. A wave of registrations in the 2010s accounts for 43% of active companies, pointing to a decade of strong entrepreneurial activity. The most common industry sector is development of building projects, with 23 companies. Companies here hold 14 government contracts worth £7.7M in total. The average company age is 10.7 years.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

325
Active Companies
374
Total Registered
1963
Oldest Company
44.3%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
10%
37%
42%
Pre-1990: 38
1990s: 11
2000s: 28
2010s: 139
2020s: 158

Data Signals

Governance
1,0023 src
Financial
6737 src
Compliance
21710 src
Risk
1955 src
ESG
264 src
quality
194 src
Trade
141 src
growth
141 src
operational
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Stratford is 10.7 years old. There are 8 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 7 registered charities operate locally.

10.7 yrs
Avg company age
8
FCA regulated
7
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 6 (55%)Large: 5 (45%)

Government Investment

Companies in Stratford have been awarded 14 government contracts with a combined value of £7.7M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Stratford?

There are 325 active companies registered in Stratford, out of 374 total. 3 (1%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Stratford?

The top industries in Stratford include Development of building projects (23 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (21 companies), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (16 companies).

How fast is Stratford growing as a business hub?

44.3% of currently active companies in Stratford were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Stratford?

Our database contains 2,161 data signals across 9 categories for active companies in Stratford. The largest category is Governance with 1,002 signals from 3 sources.

When was the first company registered in Stratford?

The oldest company registration in Stratford dates back to 1963, spanning over 63 years of business history.

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