Companies in Shenley

United Kingdom|51% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
147
Active

147 active companies are registered in Shenley with Companies House. Out of 156 companies ever registered here, 0 are no longer active — a 94% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 51% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (53%) 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 business support service activities n.e.c., with 23 companies. Companies here hold 10 government contracts worth £272.3M in total. The average company age is 11.6 years.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

147
Active Companies
156
Total Registered
1953
Oldest Company
51%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
12%
26%
50%
Pre-1990: 11
1990s: 7
2000s: 19
2010s: 41
2020s: 78

Data Signals

Governance
4594 src
Financial
2785 src
Risk
906 src
Compliance
886 src
Trade
231 src
growth
101 src
quality
73 src
innovation
42 src
ESG
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Shenley is 11.6 years old. There are 1 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 1 registered charities operate locally.

11.6 yrs
Avg company age
1
FCA regulated
1
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 3 (50%)Large: 3 (50%)

Government Investment

Companies in Shenley have been awarded 10 government contracts with a combined value of £272.3M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Shenley?

There are 147 active companies registered in Shenley, out of 156 total. 0 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Shenley?

The top industries in Shenley include Other business support service activities n.e.c. (23 companies), Other (16 companies), Sound recording and music publishing activities (12 companies).

How fast is Shenley growing as a business hub?

51% of currently active companies in Shenley were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Shenley?

Our database contains 960 data signals across 9 categories for active companies in Shenley. The largest category is Governance with 459 signals from 4 sources.

When was the first company registered in Shenley?

The oldest company registration in Shenley dates back to 1953, spanning over 73 years of business history.

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