Companies in Wadhurst

United Kingdom|56.2% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
788
Active

788 active companies are registered in Wadhurst with Companies House. Out of 844 companies ever registered here, 2 are no longer active — a 93% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 56.2% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (60%) 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 219 companies. Companies here hold 11 government contracts worth £0.9M in total. The average company age is 8.9 years. The earliest company registration in Wadhurst dates back to 1887.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

788
Active Companies
844
Total Registered
1887
Oldest Company
56.2%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
11%
25%
56%
Pre-1990: 24
1990s: 35
2000s: 97
2010s: 215
2020s: 473

Data Signals

Governance
2,6255 src
Financial
1,3457 src
Compliance
4627 src
Risk
2778 src
Trade
541 src
quality
143 src
growth
111 src
operational
41 src
innovation
22 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Wadhurst is 8.9 years old. There are 9 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 4 registered charities operate locally.

8.9 yrs
Avg company age
9
FCA regulated
4
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There are 788 active companies registered in Wadhurst, out of 844 total. 2 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Wadhurst?

The top industries in Wadhurst include Residents property management (219 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (38 companies), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (26 companies).

How fast is Wadhurst growing as a business hub?

56.2% 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 4,794 data signals across 9 categories for active companies in Wadhurst. The largest category is Governance with 2,625 signals from 5 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.