Companies in Buckhurst Hill

United Kingdom|49.9% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
1,642
Active

1,642 active companies are registered in Buckhurst Hill with Companies House. Out of 1,807 companies ever registered here, 6 are no longer active — a 91% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 49.9% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (53%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is buying and selling of own real estate, with 129 companies. Buckhurst Hill is home to 27 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 9 government contracts worth £0.8M in total. The average company age is 8.6 years. The earliest company registration in Buckhurst Hill dates back to 1943.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

1,642
Active Companies
1,807
Total Registered
1943
Oldest Company
49.9%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
9%
37%
48%
Pre-1990: 50
1990s: 48
2000s: 167
2010s: 667
2020s: 875

Data Signals

Governance
5,0285 src
Financial
3,0737 src
Compliance
92610 src
Risk
5287 src
Trade
651 src
quality
413 src
ESG
193 src
growth
102 src
operational
91 src
innovation
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Buckhurst Hill is 8.6 years old. There are 27 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 4 registered charities operate locally.

8.6 yrs
Avg company age
27
FCA regulated
4
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 2 (100%)

Government Investment

Companies in Buckhurst Hill have been awarded 9 government contracts with a combined value of £0.8M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Buckhurst Hill?

There are 1,642 active companies registered in Buckhurst Hill, out of 1,807 total. 6 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Buckhurst Hill?

The top industries in Buckhurst Hill include Buying and selling of own real estate (129 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (120 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (75 companies).

How fast is Buckhurst Hill growing as a business hub?

49.9% of currently active companies in Buckhurst Hill were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Buckhurst Hill?

Our database contains 9,700 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Buckhurst Hill. The largest category is Governance with 5,028 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Buckhurst Hill?

The oldest company registration in Buckhurst Hill dates back to 1943, spanning over 83 years of business history.

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