Companies in West Calder

United Kingdom|66.2% formed since 2020|10% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
269
Active

269 active companies are registered in West Calder with Companies House. Out of 350 companies ever registered here, 34 are no longer active — a 77% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 66.2% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (84%) 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 17 companies. The average company age is 6.0 years.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

269
Active Companies
350
Total Registered
1988
Oldest Company
66.2%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
25%
66%
Pre-1990: 2
1990s: 6
2000s: 25
2010s: 86
2020s: 227

Data Signals

Governance
1,1164 src
Financial
8106 src
Risk
1226 src
Compliance
635 src
Trade
212 src
quality
152 src
growth
42 src
operational
31 src
ESG
31 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in West Calder is 6 years old. There are 5 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area.

6 yrs
Avg company age
5
FCA regulated

Government Investment

Companies in West Calder have been awarded 1 government contracts with a combined value of £0.0M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in West Calder?

There are 269 active companies registered in West Calder, out of 350 total. 34 (10%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in West Calder?

The top industries in West Calder include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (17 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (13 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (9 companies).

How fast is West Calder growing as a business hub?

66.2% of currently active companies in West Calder were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in West Calder?

Our database contains 2,157 data signals across 9 categories for active companies in West Calder. The largest category is Governance with 1,116 signals from 4 sources.

When was the first company registered in West Calder?

The oldest company registration in West Calder dates back to 1988, spanning over 38 years of business history.

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