74 active companies are registered in Wilts with Companies House. Out of 98 companies ever registered here, 0 are no longer active — a 76% survival rate. 84% of companies predate 2000, reflecting Wilts's long-established commercial heritage. Companies here hold 6 government contracts worth £3.1M in total. The average company age is 37.4 years, suggesting a mature business environment. The earliest company registration in Wilts dates back to 1914.
Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026
An established business centre with companies averaging 37.4 years of operation.
The average active company in Wilts is 37.4 years old. There are 2 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 3 registered charities operate locally.
Companies in Wilts have been awarded 6 government contracts with a combined value of £3.1M. See the Top Government Contractors report.
There are 74 active companies registered in Wilts, out of 98 total. 0 (0%) are no longer active.
Wilts has a diverse business landscape.
4.1% of currently active companies in Wilts were incorporated since 2020, indicating steady recent growth.
Our database contains 694 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Wilts. The largest category is Governance with 274 signals from 5 sources.
The oldest company registration in Wilts dates back to 1914, spanning over 112 years of business history.