Companies in Halesowen

United Kingdom|47.3% formed since 2020|1% inactive|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
3,899
Active

3,899 active companies are registered in Halesowen with Companies House. Out of 4,262 companies ever registered here, 22 are no longer active — a 91% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 47.3% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (51%) 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 237 companies. Halesowen is home to 77 FCA-regulated firms and 37 registered charities. Companies here hold 148 government contracts worth £189.4M in total. The average company age is 10.2 years. The earliest company registration in Halesowen dates back to 1910.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

3,899
Active Companies
4,262
Total Registered
1910
Oldest Company
47.3%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
13%
33%
46%
Pre-1990: 167
1990s: 158
2000s: 544
2010s: 1,414
2020s: 1,979

Data Signals

Governance
12,1515 src
Financial
7,48011 src
Compliance
2,79514 src
Risk
1,9699 src
Trade
4231 src
quality
2824 src
growth
1531 src
ESG
975 src
operational
621 src
innovation
392 src
corporate_structure
61 src
regulatory
41 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Halesowen is 10.2 years old. There are 77 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 37 registered charities operate locally.

10.2 yrs
Avg company age
77
FCA regulated
37
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 36 (44%)Medium: 6 (7%)Large: 40 (49%)

Government Investment

Companies in Halesowen have been awarded 148 government contracts with a combined value of £189.4M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Halesowen?

There are 3,899 active companies registered in Halesowen, out of 4,262 total. 22 (1%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Halesowen?

The top industries in Halesowen include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (237 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (159 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (130 companies).

How fast is Halesowen growing as a business hub?

47.3% of currently active companies in Halesowen were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Halesowen?

Our database contains 25,461 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Halesowen. The largest category is Governance with 12,151 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Halesowen?

The oldest company registration in Halesowen dates back to 1910, spanning over 116 years of business history.

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