Companies in Wandsworth

United Kingdom|49.5% formed since 2020|9% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
190
Active

190 active companies are registered in Wandsworth with Companies House. Out of 233 companies ever registered here, 20 are no longer active — a 82% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 49.5% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (62%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is other letting and operating of own or leased real estate, with 11 companies. The average company age is 9.6 years. The earliest company registration in Wandsworth dates back to 1890.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

190
Active Companies
233
Total Registered
1890
Oldest Company
49.5%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
38%
51%
Pre-1990: 7
1990s: 3
2000s: 16
2010s: 87
2020s: 117

Data Signals

Governance
7984 src
Financial
6938 src
Risk
1076 src
Compliance
869 src
Trade
242 src
quality
124 src
ESG
113 src
innovation
52 src
growth
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Wandsworth is 9.6 years old. There are 3 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 2 registered charities operate locally.

9.6 yrs
Avg company age
3
FCA regulated
2
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Large: 2 (100%)

Government Investment

Companies in Wandsworth have been awarded 1 government contracts with a combined value of £0.2M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Wandsworth?

There are 190 active companies registered in Wandsworth, out of 233 total. 20 (9%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Wandsworth?

The top industries in Wandsworth include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (11 companies), Other service activities n.e.c. (11 companies), Other information technology service activities (8 companies).

How fast is Wandsworth growing as a business hub?

49.5% of currently active companies in Wandsworth were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Wandsworth?

Our database contains 1,737 data signals across 9 categories for active companies in Wandsworth. The largest category is Governance with 798 signals from 4 sources.

When was the first company registered in Wandsworth?

The oldest company registration in Wandsworth dates back to 1890, spanning over 136 years of business history.

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