Companies in Wilmington

United Kingdom|56.3% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
320
Active

320 active companies are registered in Wilmington with Companies House. Out of 326 companies ever registered here, 0 are no longer active — a 98% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 56.3% of active businesses incorporated 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 other, with 267 companies. 66 medium and large companies operate here, indicating a significant commercial presence. Companies here hold 13 government contracts worth £8.1M in total. The average company age is 9.2 years.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

320
Active Companies
326
Total Registered
1978
Oldest Company
56.3%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
26%
56%
Pre-1990: 10
1990s: 24
2000s: 25
2010s: 85
2020s: 182

Data Signals

Governance
6222 src
Compliance
1406 src
Financial
886 src
Trade
742 src
Risk
743 src
growth
181 src
ESG
113 src
quality
53 src
innovation
41 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Wilmington is 9.2 years old. There are 4 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 4 registered charities operate locally.

9.2 yrs
Avg company age
4
FCA regulated
4
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Large: 66 (100%)

Government Investment

Companies in Wilmington have been awarded 13 government contracts with a combined value of £8.1M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Wilmington?

There are 320 active companies registered in Wilmington, out of 326 total. 0 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Wilmington?

The top industries in Wilmington include Other (267 companies), Motion picture production activities (9 companies).

How fast is Wilmington growing as a business hub?

56.3% of currently active companies in Wilmington were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Wilmington?

Our database contains 1,036 data signals across 9 categories for active companies in Wilmington. The largest category is Governance with 622 signals from 2 sources.

When was the first company registered in Wilmington?

The oldest company registration in Wilmington dates back to 1978, spanning over 48 years of business history.

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