Companies in Walthamstow

United Kingdom|51.8% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
902
Active

902 active companies are registered in Walthamstow with Companies House. Out of 994 companies ever registered here, 3 are no longer active — a 91% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 51.8% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (56%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is buying and selling of own real estate, with 85 companies. The average company age is 7.8 years.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

902
Active Companies
994
Total Registered
1960
Oldest Company
51.8%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
38%
51%
Pre-1990: 22
1990s: 19
2000s: 75
2010s: 375
2020s: 503

Data Signals

Governance
2,7193 src
Financial
1,7627 src
Compliance
51310 src
Risk
4166 src
Trade
561 src
quality
193 src
operational
51 src
growth
32 src
ESG
32 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Walthamstow is 7.8 years old. There are 10 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 8 registered charities operate locally.

7.8 yrs
Avg company age
10
FCA regulated
8
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 2 (40%)Medium: 1 (20%)Large: 2 (40%)

Government Investment

Companies in Walthamstow have been awarded 2 government contracts with a combined value of £0.4M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Walthamstow?

There are 902 active companies registered in Walthamstow, out of 994 total. 3 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Walthamstow?

The top industries in Walthamstow include Buying and selling of own real estate (85 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (54 companies), Development of building projects (37 companies).

How fast is Walthamstow growing as a business hub?

51.8% of currently active companies in Walthamstow were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Walthamstow?

Our database contains 5,496 data signals across 9 categories for active companies in Walthamstow. The largest category is Governance with 2,719 signals from 3 sources.

When was the first company registered in Walthamstow?

The oldest company registration in Walthamstow dates back to 1960, spanning over 66 years of business history.

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