Companies in Wheathampstead

United Kingdom|39.9% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
138
Active

138 active companies are registered in Wheathampstead with Companies House. Out of 142 companies ever registered here, 0 are no longer active — a 97% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 39.9% of current companies established since 2020. A wave of registrations in the 2010s accounts for 46% of active companies, pointing to a decade of strong entrepreneurial activity. The most common industry sector is management consultancy activities other than financial management, with 13 companies. The average company age is 9.9 years. The earliest company registration in Wheathampstead dates back to 1949.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

138
Active Companies
142
Total Registered
1949
Oldest Company
39.9%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
44%
40%
Pre-1990: 4
1990s: 8
2000s: 10
2010s: 63
2020s: 57

Data Signals

Governance
4414 src
Financial
2833 src
Compliance
1035 src
Risk
506 src
quality
62 src
Trade
51 src
growth
41 src
operational
11 src
ESG
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Wheathampstead is 9.9 years old. There are 1 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area.

9.9 yrs
Avg company age
1
FCA regulated

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 2 (67%)Medium: 1 (33%)

Government Investment

Companies in Wheathampstead have been awarded 4 government contracts with a combined value of £0.4M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Wheathampstead?

There are 138 active companies registered in Wheathampstead, out of 142 total. 0 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Wheathampstead?

The top industries in Wheathampstead include Management consultancy activities other than financial management (13 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (6 companies), Residents property management (6 companies).

How fast is Wheathampstead growing as a business hub?

39.9% of currently active companies in Wheathampstead were incorporated since 2020, indicating moderate recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Wheathampstead?

Our database contains 894 data signals across 9 categories for active companies in Wheathampstead. The largest category is Governance with 441 signals from 4 sources.

When was the first company registered in Wheathampstead?

The oldest company registration in Wheathampstead dates back to 1949, spanning over 77 years of business history.

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