Companies in Willenhall

United Kingdom|61.7% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
2,265
Active

2,265 active companies are registered in Willenhall with Companies House. Out of 2,699 companies ever registered here, 2 are no longer active — a 84% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 61.7% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (74%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is freight transport by road, with 193 companies. Willenhall is home to 36 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 27 government contracts worth £7.4M in total. The average company age is 7.4 years. The earliest company registration in Willenhall dates back to 1892.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

2,265
Active Companies
2,699
Total Registered
1892
Oldest Company
61.7%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
27%
62%
Pre-1990: 73
1990s: 51
2000s: 162
2010s: 740
2020s: 1,673

Data Signals

Governance
6,8705 src
Financial
4,05310 src
Compliance
1,19612 src
Risk
9159 src
Trade
2342 src
operational
1071 src
quality
904 src
ESG
315 src
growth
293 src
innovation
92 src
corporate_structure
61 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Willenhall is 7.4 years old. There are 36 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 13 registered charities operate locally.

7.4 yrs
Avg company age
36
FCA regulated
13
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 25 (57%)Medium: 2 (5%)Large: 17 (39%)

Government Investment

Companies in Willenhall have been awarded 27 government contracts with a combined value of £7.4M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Willenhall?

There are 2,265 active companies registered in Willenhall, out of 2,699 total. 2 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Willenhall?

The top industries in Willenhall include Freight transport by road (193 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (150 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (131 companies).

How fast is Willenhall growing as a business hub?

61.7% of currently active companies in Willenhall were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Willenhall?

Our database contains 13,540 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Willenhall. The largest category is Governance with 6,870 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Willenhall?

The oldest company registration in Willenhall dates back to 1892, spanning over 134 years of business history.

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