Companies in Worcestershire

United Kingdom|14.7% formed since 2020|Data updated 21 Aug 2026
778
Active

778 active companies are registered in Worcestershire with Companies House. Out of 828 companies ever registered here, 1 are no longer active — a 94% survival rate. The most common industry sector is residents property management, with 42 companies. Worcestershire is home to 32 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 29 government contracts worth £111.7M in total. The average company age is 23.0 years, suggesting a mature business environment. The earliest company registration in Worcestershire dates back to 1892.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, August 2026

778
Active Companies
828
Total Registered
1892
Oldest Company
14.7%
Growth (2020s)

An established business centre with companies averaging 23 years of operation.

Incorporation by Decade
14%
16%
48%
14%
Pre-1990: 113
1990s: 133
2000s: 401
2010s: 66
2020s: 115

Data Signals

Governance
2,7696 src
Financial
2,25010 src
Compliance
72911 src
Risk
5136 src
Trade
1832 src
quality
653 src
ESG
644 src
innovation
342 src
growth
342 src
operational
251 src
corporate_structure
71 src
regulatory
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Worcestershire is 23 years old. There are 32 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 9 registered charities operate locally.

23 yrs
Avg company age
32
FCA regulated
9
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 16 (36%)Medium: 3 (7%)Large: 26 (58%)

Government Investment

Companies in Worcestershire have been awarded 29 government contracts with a combined value of £111.7M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Worcestershire?

There are 778 active companies registered in Worcestershire, out of 828 total. 1 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Worcestershire?

The top industries in Worcestershire include Residents property management (42 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (34 companies), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (34 companies).

How fast is Worcestershire growing as a business hub?

14.7% of currently active companies in Worcestershire were incorporated since 2020, indicating steady recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Worcestershire?

Our database contains 6,674 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Worcestershire. The largest category is Governance with 2,769 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Worcestershire?

The oldest company registration in Worcestershire dates back to 1892, spanning over 134 years of business history.

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