Companies in Wednesbury

United Kingdom|62.1% formed since 2020|11% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
2,509
Active

2,509 active companies are registered in Wednesbury with Companies House. Out of 3,130 companies ever registered here, 338 are no longer active — a 80% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 62.1% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (78%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is freight transport by road, with 142 companies. Wednesbury is home to 36 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 32 government contracts worth £33.6M in total. The average company age is 7.5 years. The earliest company registration in Wednesbury dates back to 1910.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

2,509
Active Companies
3,130
Total Registered
1910
Oldest Company
62.1%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
26%
64%
Pre-1990: 73
1990s: 45
2000s: 191
2010s: 791
2020s: 1,966

Data Signals

Governance
10,7755 src
Financial
7,91810 src
Risk
1,3478 src
Compliance
80013 src
Trade
4882 src
quality
2065 src
growth
1542 src
operational
1221 src
innovation
632 src
ESG
494 src
corporate_structure
221 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Wednesbury is 7.5 years old. There are 36 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 17 registered charities operate locally.

7.5 yrs
Avg company age
36
FCA regulated
17
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 39 (49%)Medium: 3 (4%)Large: 38 (48%)

Government Investment

Companies in Wednesbury have been awarded 32 government contracts with a combined value of £33.6M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Wednesbury?

There are 2,509 active companies registered in Wednesbury, out of 3,130 total. 338 (11%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Wednesbury?

The top industries in Wednesbury include Freight transport by road (142 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (90 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (85 companies).

How fast is Wednesbury growing as a business hub?

62.1% of currently active companies in Wednesbury were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Wednesbury?

Our database contains 21,944 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Wednesbury. The largest category is Governance with 10,775 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Wednesbury?

The oldest company registration in Wednesbury dates back to 1910, spanning over 116 years of business history.

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