Companies in Whitchurch

United Kingdom|48% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
1,689
Active

1,689 active companies are registered in Whitchurch with Companies House. Out of 1,823 companies ever registered here, 6 are no longer active — a 93% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 48% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (52%) 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 109 companies. Whitchurch is home to 26 FCA-regulated firms and 21 registered charities. Companies here hold 32 government contracts worth £6.5M in total. The average company age is 9.5 years. The earliest company registration in Whitchurch dates back to 1924.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

1,689
Active Companies
1,823
Total Registered
1924
Oldest Company
48%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
12%
33%
48%
Pre-1990: 52
1990s: 81
2000s: 223
2010s: 597
2020s: 870

Data Signals

Governance
5,2605 src
Financial
3,51910 src
Compliance
1,16413 src
Risk
8317 src
Trade
1971 src
quality
1473 src
operational
361 src
growth
342 src
ESG
224 src
innovation
202 src
regulatory
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Whitchurch is 9.5 years old. There are 26 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 21 registered charities operate locally.

9.5 yrs
Avg company age
26
FCA regulated
21
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 65 (83%)Medium: 6 (8%)Large: 7 (9%)

Government Investment

Companies in Whitchurch have been awarded 32 government contracts with a combined value of £6.5M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Whitchurch?

There are 1,689 active companies registered in Whitchurch, out of 1,823 total. 6 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Whitchurch?

The top industries in Whitchurch include Buying and selling of own real estate (109 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (108 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (66 companies).

How fast is Whitchurch growing as a business hub?

48% of currently active companies in Whitchurch were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Whitchurch?

Our database contains 11,231 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Whitchurch. The largest category is Governance with 5,260 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Whitchurch?

The oldest company registration in Whitchurch dates back to 1924, spanning over 102 years of business history.

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