Companies in Wigston

United Kingdom|65.3% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
1,289
Active

1,289 active companies are registered in Wigston with Companies House. Out of 1,424 companies ever registered here, 0 are no longer active — a 91% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 65.3% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (71%) 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 62 companies. Wigston is home to 30 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 18 government contracts worth £4.0M in total. The average company age is 6.2 years. The earliest company registration in Wigston dates back to 1916.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

1,289
Active Companies
1,424
Total Registered
1916
Oldest Company
65.3%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
27%
64%
Pre-1990: 18
1990s: 19
2000s: 88
2010s: 383
2020s: 916

Data Signals

Governance
3,8765 src
Financial
2,2489 src
Compliance
74610 src
Risk
3828 src
Trade
1021 src
quality
744 src
operational
321 src
ESG
262 src
growth
201 src
innovation
31 src
corporate_structure
21 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Wigston is 6.2 years old. There are 30 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 16 registered charities operate locally.

6.2 yrs
Avg company age
30
FCA regulated
16
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 11 (55%)Large: 9 (45%)

Government Investment

Companies in Wigston have been awarded 18 government contracts with a combined value of £4.0M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Wigston?

There are 1,289 active companies registered in Wigston, out of 1,424 total. 0 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Wigston?

The top industries in Wigston include Buying and selling of own real estate (62 companies), Freight transport by road (56 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (50 companies).

How fast is Wigston growing as a business hub?

65.3% of currently active companies in Wigston were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Wigston?

Our database contains 7,511 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Wigston. The largest category is Governance with 3,876 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Wigston?

The oldest company registration in Wigston dates back to 1916, spanning over 110 years of business history.

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