Companies in West Drayton

United Kingdom|67.2% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
2,888
Active

2,888 active companies are registered in West Drayton with Companies House. Out of 3,346 companies ever registered here, 9 are no longer active — a 86% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 67.2% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (76%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is buying and selling of own real estate, with 174 companies. West Drayton is home to 40 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 39 government contracts worth £805.5M in total. The average company age is 5.6 years. The earliest company registration in West Drayton dates back to 1905.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

2,888
Active Companies
3,346
Total Registered
1905
Oldest Company
67.2%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
28%
65%
Pre-1990: 38
1990s: 31
2000s: 143
2010s: 946
2020s: 2,188

Data Signals

Governance
8,6626 src
Financial
4,6909 src
Compliance
1,38713 src
Risk
1,0918 src
Trade
1651 src
quality
953 src
operational
501 src
ESG
464 src
growth
432 src
innovation
42 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in West Drayton is 5.6 years old. There are 40 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 16 registered charities operate locally.

5.6 yrs
Avg company age
40
FCA regulated
16
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 49 (69%)Medium: 1 (1%)Large: 21 (30%)

Government Investment

Companies in West Drayton have been awarded 39 government contracts with a combined value of £805.5M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in West Drayton?

There are 2,888 active companies registered in West Drayton, out of 3,346 total. 9 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in West Drayton?

The top industries in West Drayton include Buying and selling of own real estate (174 companies), Information technology consultancy activities (123 companies), Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet (110 companies).

How fast is West Drayton growing as a business hub?

67.2% of currently active companies in West Drayton were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in West Drayton?

Our database contains 16,233 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in West Drayton. The largest category is Governance with 8,662 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in West Drayton?

The oldest company registration in West Drayton dates back to 1905, spanning over 121 years of business history.

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