Companies in Westminster

United Kingdom|56.6% formed since 2020|9% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
106
Active

106 active companies are registered in Westminster with Companies House. Out of 130 companies ever registered here, 12 are no longer active — a 82% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 56.6% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (69%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is retail sale via mail order houses or via internet, with 20 companies. The average company age is 8.9 years. The earliest company registration in Westminster dates back to 1938.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

106
Active Companies
130
Total Registered
1938
Oldest Company
56.6%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
31%
57%
Pre-1990: 5
1990s: 4
2000s: 7
2010s: 40
2020s: 73

Data Signals

Governance
4424 src
Financial
3127 src
Risk
1066 src
Compliance
577 src
innovation
272 src
Trade
102 src
quality
93 src
ESG
72 src
growth
11 src
operational
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Westminster is 8.9 years old. There are 3 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 7 registered charities operate locally.

8.9 yrs
Avg company age
3
FCA regulated
7
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 3 (43%)Medium: 3 (43%)Large: 1 (14%)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Westminster?

There are 106 active companies registered in Westminster, out of 130 total. 12 (9%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Westminster?

The top industries in Westminster include Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet (20 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (7 companies).

How fast is Westminster growing as a business hub?

56.6% of currently active companies in Westminster were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Westminster?

Our database contains 972 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Westminster. The largest category is Governance with 442 signals from 4 sources.

When was the first company registered in Westminster?

The oldest company registration in Westminster dates back to 1938, spanning over 88 years of business history.

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