Companies in Westhill

United Kingdom|48.9% formed since 2020|8% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
922
Active

922 active companies are registered in Westhill with Companies House. Out of 1,071 companies ever registered here, 91 are no longer active — a 86% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 48.9% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (57%) 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 professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c., with 63 companies. Westhill is home to 25 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 19 government contracts worth £33.3M in total. The average company age is 9.1 years.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

922
Active Companies
1,071
Total Registered
1963
Oldest Company
48.9%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
12%
33%
50%
Pre-1990: 25
1990s: 33
2000s: 123
2010s: 352
2020s: 529

Data Signals

Governance
3,8735 src
Financial
3,16510 src
Risk
5318 src
Compliance
4098 src
Trade
1612 src
ESG
433 src
quality
372 src
innovation
272 src
growth
222 src
operational
101 src
corporate_structure
31 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Westhill is 9.1 years old. There are 25 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 2 registered charities operate locally.

9.1 yrs
Avg company age
25
FCA regulated
2
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 26 (41%)Medium: 1 (2%)Large: 36 (57%)

Government Investment

Companies in Westhill have been awarded 19 government contracts with a combined value of £33.3M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Westhill?

There are 922 active companies registered in Westhill, out of 1,071 total. 91 (8%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Westhill?

The top industries in Westhill include Other professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c. (63 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (62 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (59 companies).

How fast is Westhill growing as a business hub?

48.9% of currently active companies in Westhill were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Westhill?

Our database contains 8,281 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Westhill. The largest category is Governance with 3,873 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Westhill?

The oldest company registration in Westhill dates back to 1963, spanning over 63 years of business history.

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