Companies in Shenfield

United Kingdom|47% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
234
Active

234 active companies are registered in Shenfield with Companies House. Out of 248 companies ever registered here, 0 are no longer active — a 94% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 47% of current companies established since 2020. A wave of registrations in the 2010s accounts for 41% of active companies, pointing to a decade of strong entrepreneurial activity. The most common industry sector is management consultancy activities other than financial management, with 31 companies. The average company age is 8.2 years.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

234
Active Companies
248
Total Registered
1964
Oldest Company
47%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
10%
39%
46%
Pre-1990: 3
1990s: 7
2000s: 26
2010s: 97
2020s: 115

Data Signals

Governance
7173 src
Financial
3763 src
Compliance
1146 src
Risk
726 src
Trade
121 src
operational
41 src
quality
33 src
innovation
11 src
regulatory
11 src
growth
11 src
ESG
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Shenfield is 8.2 years old. There are 3 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 1 registered charities operate locally.

8.2 yrs
Avg company age
3
FCA regulated
1
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 1 (100%)

Government Investment

Companies in Shenfield have been awarded 1 government contracts with a combined value of £0.0M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Shenfield?

There are 234 active companies registered in Shenfield, out of 248 total. 0 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Shenfield?

The top industries in Shenfield include Management consultancy activities other than financial management (31 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (13 companies), Unlicensed restaurants and cafes (13 companies).

How fast is Shenfield growing as a business hub?

47% of currently active companies in Shenfield were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Shenfield?

Our database contains 1,302 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Shenfield. The largest category is Governance with 717 signals from 3 sources.

When was the first company registered in Shenfield?

The oldest company registration in Shenfield dates back to 1964, spanning over 62 years of business history.

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