Companies in Walsall

United Kingdom|62% formed since 2020|14% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
11,603
Active

11,603 active companies are based in Walsall according to Companies House records. Out of 15,763 companies ever registered here, 2,160 are no longer active — a 74% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 62% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (82%) 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 673 companies. 94 medium and large companies operate here, indicating a significant commercial presence. Walsall is home to 234 FCA-regulated firms and 98 registered charities. Companies here hold 196 government contracts worth £685.8M in total. The average company age is 7.4 years. The earliest company registration in Walsall dates back to 1892.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

11,603
Active Companies
15,763
Total Registered
1892
Oldest Company
62%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
27%
61%
Pre-1990: 387
1990s: 319
2000s: 1,132
2010s: 4,163
2020s: 9,566

Top Industries

Buying and selling of own real estate673→Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate616→Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet402→Freight transport by road363→Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.286→Management consultancy activities other than financial management286→Other human health activities257→Take-away food shops and mobile food stands235→Other business support service activities n.e.c.231→Other service activities n.e.c.208→

Data Signals

Governance
48,2126 src
Financial
36,18210 src
Risk
6,73510 src
Compliance
4,00518 src
quality
2,6606 src
Trade
1,4872 src
growth
2512 src
operational
2331 src
ESG
2295 src
innovation
1242 src
corporate_structure
211 src
regulatory
51 src

Top Companies in Walsall

WALSALL HOUSING GROUP LIMITED
Renting and operating of Housing Association real estateEst. 2000108 signals
POUNDLAND LIMITED
Other retail sale in non-specialised storesEst. 19901,114 signals
ONE STOP STORES LIMITED
Development of building projectsEst. 1990353 signals
RAC MOTORING SERVICES
Other service activities n.e.c.Est. 197999 signals
BARHALE LIMITED
Construction of water projectsEst. 197698 signals
T.R. FASTENINGS LIMITED
Manufacture of fasteners and screw machine productsEst. 197389 signals
MANOR PHARMACY LIMITED
Dispensing chemist in specialised storesEst. 200983 signals
XSTRAHL LIMITED
Manufacture of medical and dental instruments and suppliesEst. 199545 signals
WALSALL COMMUNITY CHURCH
Activities of religious organizationsEst. 199922 signals
BIRCHILLS AUTOMOTIVE (PRESSWORK) LIMITED
Manufacture of cutleryEst. 196422 signals

Business Landscape

The average active company in Walsall is 7.4 years old. There are 234 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 98 registered charities operate locally.

7.4 yrs
Avg company age
234
FCA regulated
98
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 95 (50%)Medium: 14 (7%)Large: 80 (42%)

Government Investment

Companies in Walsall have been awarded 196 government contracts with a combined value of £685.8M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Walsall?

There are 11,603 active companies registered in Walsall, out of 15,763 total. 2,160 (14%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Walsall?

The top industries in Walsall include Buying and selling of own real estate (673 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (616 companies), Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet (402 companies).

How fast is Walsall growing as a business hub?

62% of currently active companies in Walsall were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Walsall?

Our database contains 100,144 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Walsall. The largest category is Governance with 48,212 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Walsall?

The oldest company registration in Walsall dates back to 1892, spanning over 134 years of business history.

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