Companies in Whitchurch

United Kingdom|49% formed since 2020|8% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
1,676
Active

1,676 active companies are registered in Whitchurch with Companies House. Out of 1,929 companies ever registered here, 159 are no longer active — a 87% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 49% 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 buying and selling of own real estate, with 121 companies. Whitchurch is home to 28 FCA-regulated firms and 21 registered charities. Companies here hold 47 government contracts worth £9.7M in total. The average company age is 9.7 years. The earliest company registration in Whitchurch dates back to 1924.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

1,676
Active Companies
1,929
Total Registered
1924
Oldest Company
49%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
12%
31%
50%
Pre-1990: 54
1990s: 80
2000s: 225
2010s: 596
2020s: 958

Data Signals

Governance
7,0185 src
Financial
6,26110 src
Risk
1,0527 src
Compliance
76513 src
Trade
3072 src
quality
1914 src
innovation
1262 src
growth
602 src
operational
371 src
ESG
244 src
regulatory
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Whitchurch is 9.7 years old. There are 28 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 21 registered charities operate locally.

9.7 yrs
Avg company age
28
FCA regulated
21
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 64 (80%)Medium: 10 (13%)Large: 6 (8%)

Government Investment

Companies in Whitchurch have been awarded 47 government contracts with a combined value of £9.7M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Whitchurch?

There are 1,676 active companies registered in Whitchurch, out of 1,929 total. 159 (8%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Whitchurch?

The top industries in Whitchurch include Buying and selling of own real estate (121 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (111 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (59 companies).

How fast is Whitchurch growing as a business hub?

49% 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 15,842 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Whitchurch. The largest category is Governance with 7,018 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.