Companies in Ware

United Kingdom|51% formed since 2020|9% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
2,337
Active

2,337 active companies are registered in Ware with Companies House. Out of 2,806 companies ever registered here, 264 are no longer active — a 83% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 51% of active businesses incorporated 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 management consultancy activities other than financial management, with 127 companies. Ware is home to 40 FCA-regulated firms and 21 registered charities. Companies here hold 19 government contracts worth £8.8M in total. The average company age is 9.1 years. The earliest company registration in Ware dates back to 1893.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

2,337
Active Companies
2,806
Total Registered
1893
Oldest Company
51%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
9%
34%
52%
Pre-1990: 82
1990s: 75
2000s: 247
2010s: 933
2020s: 1,445

Data Signals

Governance
9,7655 src
Financial
8,0579 src
Risk
1,1358 src
Compliance
89014 src
Trade
2112 src
quality
1675 src
innovation
452 src
growth
252 src
operational
241 src
ESG
135 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Ware is 9.1 years old. There are 40 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 21 registered charities operate locally.

9.1 yrs
Avg company age
40
FCA regulated
21
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 13 (46%)Medium: 6 (21%)Large: 9 (32%)

Government Investment

Companies in Ware have been awarded 19 government contracts with a combined value of £8.8M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Ware?

There are 2,337 active companies registered in Ware, out of 2,806 total. 264 (9%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Ware?

The top industries in Ware include Management consultancy activities other than financial management (127 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (109 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (98 companies).

How fast is Ware growing as a business hub?

51% of currently active companies in Ware were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Ware?

Our database contains 20,332 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Ware. The largest category is Governance with 9,765 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Ware?

The oldest company registration in Ware dates back to 1893, spanning over 133 years of business history.

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