Companies in Waterlooville

United Kingdom|56.9% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
7,124
Active

7,124 active companies are based in Waterlooville according to Companies House records. Out of 7,784 companies ever registered here, 2 are no longer active — a 92% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 56.9% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (61%) 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 letting and operating of own or leased real estate, with 352 companies. Waterlooville is home to 107 FCA-regulated firms and 38 registered charities. Companies here hold 162 government contracts worth £65.3M in total. The average company age is 7.2 years. The earliest company registration in Waterlooville dates back to 1879.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

7,124
Active Companies
7,784
Total Registered
1879
Oldest Company
56.9%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
8%
33%
56%
Pre-1990: 93
1990s: 147
2000s: 659
2010s: 2,549
2020s: 4,336

Data Signals

Governance
21,9435 src
Financial
12,53311 src
Compliance
4,20114 src
Risk
2,41810 src
Trade
4221 src
quality
2954 src
growth
1662 src
operational
621 src
ESG
554 src
innovation
462 src
regulatory
61 src
corporate_structure
21 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Waterlooville is 7.2 years old. There are 107 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 38 registered charities operate locally.

7.2 yrs
Avg company age
107
FCA regulated
38
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 20 (36%)Medium: 2 (4%)Large: 33 (60%)

Government Investment

Companies in Waterlooville have been awarded 162 government contracts with a combined value of £65.3M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Waterlooville?

There are 7,124 active companies registered in Waterlooville, out of 7,784 total. 2 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Waterlooville?

The top industries in Waterlooville include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (352 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (345 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (260 companies).

How fast is Waterlooville growing as a business hub?

56.9% of currently active companies in Waterlooville were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Waterlooville?

Our database contains 42,149 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Waterlooville. The largest category is Governance with 21,943 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Waterlooville?

The oldest company registration in Waterlooville dates back to 1879, spanning over 147 years of business history.

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