Companies in Worksop

United Kingdom|57.4% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
2,345
Active

2,345 active companies are registered in Worksop with Companies House. Out of 2,645 companies ever registered here, 8 are no longer active — a 89% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 57.4% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (64%) 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 137 companies. Worksop is home to 72 FCA-regulated firms and 25 registered charities. Companies here hold 56 government contracts worth £249.7M in total. The average company age is 8.3 years. The earliest company registration in Worksop dates back to 1914.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

2,345
Active Companies
2,645
Total Registered
1914
Oldest Company
57.4%
Growth (2020s)

Worksop is a growth hotspot — over half of its active companies were formed since 2020.

Incorporation by Decade
8%
29%
57%
Pre-1990: 83
1990s: 77
2000s: 217
2010s: 760
2020s: 1,508

Data Signals

Governance
7,1735 src
Financial
4,53210 src
Compliance
1,46813 src
Risk
9367 src
Trade
2142 src
quality
1864 src
ESG
795 src
growth
602 src
operational
461 src
innovation
192 src
corporate_structure
101 src
regulatory
21 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Worksop is 8.3 years old. There are 72 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 25 registered charities operate locally.

8.3 yrs
Avg company age
72
FCA regulated
25
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 18 (33%)Medium: 6 (11%)Large: 31 (56%)

Government Investment

Companies in Worksop have been awarded 56 government contracts with a combined value of £249.7M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Worksop?

There are 2,345 active companies registered in Worksop, out of 2,645 total. 8 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Worksop?

The top industries in Worksop include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (137 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (87 companies), Freight transport by road (79 companies).

How fast is Worksop growing as a business hub?

57.4% of currently active companies in Worksop were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Worksop?

Our database contains 14,725 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Worksop. The largest category is Governance with 7,173 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Worksop?

The oldest company registration in Worksop 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.