Companies in Wokingham

United Kingdom|48.1% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
5,693
Active

5,693 active companies are based in Wokingham according to Companies House records. Out of 6,163 companies ever registered here, 15 are no longer active — a 92% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 48.1% 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 management consultancy activities other than financial management, with 416 companies. The area hosts 107 large enterprises, 86 small firms. Wokingham is home to 96 FCA-regulated firms and 44 registered charities. Companies here hold 300 government contracts worth £390.7M in total. The average company age is 9.5 years. The earliest company registration in Wokingham dates back to 1914.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

5,693
Active Companies
6,163
Total Registered
1914
Oldest Company
48.1%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
11%
34%
48%
Pre-1990: 212
1990s: 224
2000s: 671
2010s: 2,111
2020s: 2,945

Data Signals

Governance
17,8355 src
Financial
11,39411 src
Compliance
4,00312 src
Risk
2,4819 src
Trade
6092 src
growth
3162 src
quality
2374 src
ESG
1576 src
operational
631 src
innovation
542 src
corporate_structure
91 src
regulatory
21 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Wokingham is 9.5 years old. There are 96 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 44 registered charities operate locally.

9.5 yrs
Avg company age
96
FCA regulated
44
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 86 (42%)Medium: 10 (5%)Large: 107 (53%)

Government Investment

Companies in Wokingham have been awarded 300 government contracts with a combined value of £390.7M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Wokingham?

There are 5,693 active companies registered in Wokingham, out of 6,163 total. 15 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Wokingham?

The top industries in Wokingham include Management consultancy activities other than financial management (416 companies), Information technology consultancy activities (383 companies), Residents property management (284 companies).

How fast is Wokingham growing as a business hub?

48.1% of currently active companies in Wokingham were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Wokingham?

Our database contains 37,160 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Wokingham. The largest category is Governance with 17,835 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Wokingham?

The oldest company registration in Wokingham dates back to 1914, spanning over 112 years of business history.

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