Companies in Hawick

United Kingdom|50.9% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
586
Active

586 active companies are registered in Hawick with Companies House. Out of 633 companies ever registered here, 1 are no longer active — a 93% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 50.9% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (55%) 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, with 26 companies. Hawick is home to 17 FCA-regulated firms. The average company age is 9.5 years. The earliest company registration in Hawick dates back to 1946.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

586
Active Companies
633
Total Registered
1946
Oldest Company
50.9%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
12%
29%
51%
Pre-1990: 24
1990s: 24
2000s: 78
2010s: 184
2020s: 323

Data Signals

Governance
1,7773 src
Financial
9758 src
Compliance
3128 src
Risk
2117 src
Trade
541 src
quality
382 src
operational
101 src
innovation
62 src
ESG
51 src
growth
21 src
corporate_structure
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Hawick is 9.5 years old. There are 17 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 3 registered charities operate locally.

9.5 yrs
Avg company age
17
FCA regulated
3
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Large: 4 (100%)

Government Investment

Companies in Hawick have been awarded 2 government contracts with a combined value of £0.8M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Hawick?

There are 586 active companies registered in Hawick, out of 633 total. 1 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Hawick?

The top industries in Hawick include Other (26 companies), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (21 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (20 companies).

How fast is Hawick growing as a business hub?

50.9% of currently active companies in Hawick were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Hawick?

Our database contains 3,391 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Hawick. The largest category is Governance with 1,777 signals from 3 sources.

When was the first company registered in Hawick?

The oldest company registration in Hawick dates back to 1946, spanning over 80 years of business history.

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