Companies in West Byfleet

United Kingdom|49.5% formed since 2020|11% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
962
Active

962 active companies are registered in West Byfleet with Companies House. Out of 1,161 companies ever registered here, 124 are no longer active — a 83% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 49.5% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (60%) 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 58 companies. West Byfleet is home to 16 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 64 government contracts worth £70.4M in total. The average company age is 9.6 years.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

962
Active Companies
1,161
Total Registered
1954
Oldest Company
49.5%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
9%
33%
51%
Pre-1990: 39
1990s: 37
2000s: 108
2010s: 383
2020s: 582

Data Signals

Governance
3,9855 src
Financial
3,2327 src
Risk
5087 src
Compliance
3859 src
Trade
1302 src
quality
1094 src
growth
652 src
ESG
354 src
operational
161 src
innovation
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in West Byfleet is 9.6 years old. There are 16 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 3 registered charities operate locally.

9.6 yrs
Avg company age
16
FCA regulated
3
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 6 (75%)Large: 2 (25%)

Government Investment

Companies in West Byfleet have been awarded 64 government contracts with a combined value of £70.4M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in West Byfleet?

There are 962 active companies registered in West Byfleet, out of 1,161 total. 124 (11%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in West Byfleet?

The top industries in West Byfleet include Management consultancy activities other than financial management (58 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (47 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (35 companies).

How fast is West Byfleet growing as a business hub?

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

What data signals are available for companies in West Byfleet?

Our database contains 8,466 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in West Byfleet. The largest category is Governance with 3,985 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in West Byfleet?

The oldest company registration in West Byfleet dates back to 1954, spanning over 72 years of business history.

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