Companies in Wadhurst

United Kingdom|52.8% formed since 2020|9% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
741
Active

741 active companies are registered in Wadhurst with Companies House. Out of 857 companies ever registered here, 80 are no longer active — a 86% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 52.8% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (63%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is residents property management, with 184 companies. Wadhurst is home to 11 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 11 government contracts worth £0.9M in total. The average company age is 9.7 years. The earliest company registration in Wadhurst dates back to 1887.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

741
Active Companies
857
Total Registered
1887
Oldest Company
52.8%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
11%
26%
55%
Pre-1990: 25
1990s: 38
2000s: 97
2010s: 217
2020s: 467

Data Signals

Governance
3,2704 src
Financial
2,4738 src
Risk
4198 src
Compliance
2668 src
Trade
902 src
quality
183 src
growth
142 src
operational
51 src
innovation
22 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Wadhurst is 9.7 years old. There are 11 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 3 registered charities operate locally.

9.7 yrs
Avg company age
11
FCA regulated
3
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 3 (75%)Large: 1 (25%)

Government Investment

Companies in Wadhurst have been awarded 11 government contracts with a combined value of £0.9M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Wadhurst?

There are 741 active companies registered in Wadhurst, out of 857 total. 80 (9%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Wadhurst?

The top industries in Wadhurst include Residents property management (184 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (40 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (27 companies).

How fast is Wadhurst growing as a business hub?

52.8% of currently active companies in Wadhurst were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Wadhurst?

Our database contains 6,557 data signals across 9 categories for active companies in Wadhurst. The largest category is Governance with 3,270 signals from 4 sources.

When was the first company registered in Wadhurst?

The oldest company registration in Wadhurst dates back to 1887, spanning over 139 years of business history.

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