Companies in Worcester

United Kingdom|49.8% formed since 2020|10% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
8,374
Active

8,374 active companies are based in Worcester according to Companies House records. Out of 10,034 companies ever registered here, 1,028 are no longer active — a 83% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 49.8% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (61%) 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 letting and operating of own or leased real estate, with 417 companies. The area hosts 116 large enterprises, 138 small firms. Worcester is home to 138 FCA-regulated firms and 122 registered charities. Companies here hold 300 government contracts worth £416.7M in total. The average company age is 9.4 years. The earliest company registration in Worcester dates back to 1894.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

8,374
Active Companies
10,034
Total Registered
1894
Oldest Company
49.8%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
12%
31%
51%
Pre-1990: 254
1990s: 300
2000s: 1,185
2010s: 3,079
2020s: 5,090

Top Industries

Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate417→Management consultancy activities other than financial management384→Buying and selling of own real estate339→Other business support service activities n.e.c.310→Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.232→Development of building projects219→Dormant Company203→Residents property management165→Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles162→Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet151→

Data Signals

Governance
35,1875 src
Financial
28,68511 src
Risk
4,8399 src
Compliance
3,79716 src
Trade
1,1892 src
quality
9426 src
growth
3442 src
ESG
2176 src
innovation
2112 src
operational
1001 src
corporate_structure
171 src
regulatory
31 src

Top Companies in Worcester

KIMAL PLC
Manufacture of medical and dental instruments and suppliesEst. 196460 signals
SANCTUARY CARE LIMITED
Residential care activities for the elderly and disabledEst. 2001296 signals
BOSCH THERMOTECHNOLOGY LTD
Manufacture of central heating radiators and boilersEst. 1986110 signals
LEGACY LEISURE LIMITED
Operation of sports facilitiesEst. 201348 signals
WILDGOOSE RURAL TRAINING
Fitness facilitiesEst. 201029 signals
HERITAGE MANOR LIMITED
Residential nursing care facilitiesEst. 197754 signals
ST. RICHARD'S HOSPICE FOUNDATION
Other human health activitiesEst. 198438 signals
SOUTHCO MANUFACTURING LIMITED
Manufacture of locks and hingesEst. 200137 signals
NEW COLLEGE WORCESTER
General secondary educationEst. 200732 signals
HEADWAY WORCESTERSHIRE
Social work activities without accommodation for the elderly and disabledEst. 198926 signals

Business Landscape

The average active company in Worcester is 9.4 years old. There are 138 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 122 registered charities operate locally.

9.4 yrs
Avg company age
138
FCA regulated
122
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 138 (54%)Medium: 2 (1%)Large: 116 (45%)

Government Investment

Companies in Worcester have been awarded 300 government contracts with a combined value of £416.7M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Worcester?

There are 8,374 active companies registered in Worcester, out of 10,034 total. 1,028 (10%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Worcester?

The top industries in Worcester include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (417 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (384 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (339 companies).

How fast is Worcester growing as a business hub?

49.8% of currently active companies in Worcester were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Worcester?

Our database contains 75,531 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Worcester. The largest category is Governance with 35,187 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Worcester?

The oldest company registration in Worcester dates back to 1894, spanning over 132 years of business history.

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