Companies in Middlesex

United Kingdom|14% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
4,424
Active

4,424 active companies are registered in Middlesex with Companies House. Out of 4,917 companies ever registered here, 24 are no longer active — a 90% survival rate. The most common industry sector is other letting and operating of own or leased real estate, with 300 companies. The area hosts 162 large enterprises, 44 small firms. Middlesex is home to 110 FCA-regulated firms and 91 registered charities. Companies here hold 120 government contracts worth £2.0B in total. The average company age is 22.5 years, suggesting a mature business environment. The earliest company registration in Middlesex dates back to 1895.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

4,424
Active Companies
4,917
Total Registered
1895
Oldest Company
14%
Growth (2020s)

An established business centre with companies averaging 22.5 years of operation.

Incorporation by Decade
14%
18%
42%
13%
13%
Pre-1990: 680
1990s: 873
2000s: 2,075
2010s: 631
2020s: 658

Data Signals

Governance
15,5915 src
Financial
12,23311 src
Compliance
3,74315 src
Risk
2,3649 src
Trade
5572 src
quality
2534 src
ESG
2286 src
growth
1352 src
operational
751 src
corporate_structure
461 src
innovation
382 src
regulatory
31 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Middlesex is 22.5 years old. There are 110 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 91 registered charities operate locally.

22.5 yrs
Avg company age
110
FCA regulated
91
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 44 (21%)Medium: 6 (3%)Large: 162 (76%)

Government Investment

Companies in Middlesex have been awarded 120 government contracts with a combined value of £2022.8M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Middlesex?

There are 4,424 active companies registered in Middlesex, out of 4,917 total. 24 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Middlesex?

The top industries in Middlesex include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (300 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (256 companies), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (188 companies).

How fast is Middlesex growing as a business hub?

14% of currently active companies in Middlesex were incorporated since 2020, indicating steady recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Middlesex?

Our database contains 35,266 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Middlesex. The largest category is Governance with 15,591 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Middlesex?

The oldest company registration in Middlesex dates back to 1895, spanning over 131 years of business history.

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