Companies in Woodford Green

United Kingdom|49.6% formed since 2020|1% inactive|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
5,418
Active

5,418 active companies are based in Woodford Green according to Companies House records. Out of 6,311 companies ever registered here, 48 are no longer active — a 86% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 49.6% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (54%) 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 business support service activities n.e.c., with 555 companies. Woodford Green is home to 73 FCA-regulated firms and 47 registered charities. Companies here hold 40 government contracts worth £28.5M in total. The average company age is 8.7 years. The earliest company registration in Woodford Green dates back to 1920.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

5,418
Active Companies
6,311
Total Registered
1920
Oldest Company
49.6%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
9%
39%
47%
Pre-1990: 147
1990s: 154
2000s: 594
2010s: 2,468
2020s: 2,948

Data Signals

Governance
16,5955 src
Financial
10,19311 src
Compliance
2,94513 src
Risk
2,3429 src
Trade
3482 src
quality
1924 src
growth
492 src
operational
381 src
ESG
224 src
innovation
172 src
corporate_structure
21 src
regulatory
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Woodford Green is 8.7 years old. There are 73 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 47 registered charities operate locally.

8.7 yrs
Avg company age
73
FCA regulated
47
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 28 (57%)Medium: 8 (16%)Large: 13 (27%)

Government Investment

Companies in Woodford Green have been awarded 40 government contracts with a combined value of £28.5M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Woodford Green?

There are 5,418 active companies registered in Woodford Green, out of 6,311 total. 48 (1%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Woodford Green?

The top industries in Woodford Green include Other business support service activities n.e.c. (555 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (412 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (402 companies).

How fast is Woodford Green growing as a business hub?

49.6% of currently active companies in Woodford Green were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Woodford Green?

Our database contains 32,744 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Woodford Green. The largest category is Governance with 16,595 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Woodford Green?

The oldest company registration in Woodford Green dates back to 1920, spanning over 106 years of business history.

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