Companies in Haverhill

United Kingdom|47.6% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
1,285
Active

1,285 active companies are registered in Haverhill with Companies House. Out of 1,439 companies ever registered here, 1 are no longer active — a 89% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 47.6% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (52%) 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 60 companies. Haverhill is home to 31 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 76 government contracts worth £13.6M in total. The average company age is 9.8 years. The earliest company registration in Haverhill dates back to 1922.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

1,285
Active Companies
1,439
Total Registered
1922
Oldest Company
47.6%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
11%
35%
47%
Pre-1990: 45
1990s: 55
2000s: 155
2010s: 510
2020s: 674

Data Signals

Governance
3,9765 src
Financial
2,62211 src
Compliance
87511 src
Risk
5657 src
Trade
2092 src
quality
883 src
growth
822 src
ESG
294 src
innovation
202 src
operational
171 src
corporate_structure
51 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Haverhill is 9.8 years old. There are 31 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 11 registered charities operate locally.

9.8 yrs
Avg company age
31
FCA regulated
11
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 26 (63%)Medium: 2 (5%)Large: 13 (32%)

Government Investment

Companies in Haverhill have been awarded 76 government contracts with a combined value of £13.6M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Haverhill?

There are 1,285 active companies registered in Haverhill, out of 1,439 total. 1 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Haverhill?

The top industries in Haverhill include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (60 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (57 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (47 companies).

How fast is Haverhill growing as a business hub?

47.6% of currently active companies in Haverhill were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Haverhill?

Our database contains 8,488 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Haverhill. The largest category is Governance with 3,976 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Haverhill?

The oldest company registration in Haverhill dates back to 1922, spanning over 104 years of business history.

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