Companies in Waltham Cross

United Kingdom|60.9% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
4,389
Active

4,389 active companies are registered in Waltham Cross with Companies House. Out of 4,866 companies ever registered here, 10 are no longer active — a 90% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 60.9% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (66%) 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 384 companies. Waltham Cross is home to 51 FCA-regulated firms and 26 registered charities. Companies here hold 50 government contracts worth £825.9M in total. The average company age is 6.6 years. The earliest company registration in Waltham Cross dates back to 1912.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

4,389
Active Companies
4,866
Total Registered
1912
Oldest Company
60.9%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
31%
60%
Pre-1990: 70
1990s: 71
2000s: 295
2010s: 1,527
2020s: 2,903

Data Signals

Governance
13,1935 src
Financial
7,65611 src
Compliance
2,23114 src
Risk
1,5979 src
Trade
2531 src
quality
1533 src
growth
501 src
operational
301 src
ESG
265 src
innovation
82 src
corporate_structure
51 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Waltham Cross is 6.6 years old. There are 51 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 26 registered charities operate locally.

6.6 yrs
Avg company age
51
FCA regulated
26
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 11 (28%)Medium: 3 (8%)Large: 26 (65%)

Government Investment

Companies in Waltham Cross have been awarded 50 government contracts with a combined value of £825.9M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Waltham Cross?

There are 4,389 active companies registered in Waltham Cross, out of 4,866 total. 10 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Waltham Cross?

The top industries in Waltham Cross include Buying and selling of own real estate (384 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (301 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (132 companies).

How fast is Waltham Cross growing as a business hub?

60.9% of currently active companies in Waltham Cross were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Waltham Cross?

Our database contains 25,202 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Waltham Cross. The largest category is Governance with 13,193 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Waltham Cross?

The oldest company registration in Waltham Cross dates back to 1912, spanning over 114 years of business history.

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