Companies in Wolverhampton

United Kingdom|62.5% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
17,549
Active

17,549 active companies are based in Wolverhampton according to Companies House records. Out of 20,516 companies ever registered here, 67 are no longer active — a 86% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 62.5% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (72%) 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 1,304 companies. The area hosts 138 large enterprises, 150 small firms. Wolverhampton is home to 350 FCA-regulated firms and 169 registered charities. Companies here hold 270 government contracts worth £850.4M in total. The average company age is 7.1 years. The earliest company registration in Wolverhampton dates back to 1887.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

17,549
Active Companies
20,516
Total Registered
1887
Oldest Company
62.5%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
27%
61%
Pre-1990: 458
1990s: 446
2000s: 1,475
2010s: 5,540
2020s: 12,597

Top Industries

Buying and selling of own real estate1,304→Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate834→Freight transport by road663→Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet647→Other business support service activities n.e.c.431→Management consultancy activities other than financial management426→Information technology consultancy activities410→Other human health activities383→Other service activities n.e.c.343→Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.328→

Data Signals

Governance
52,8485 src
Financial
30,23211 src
Compliance
9,67317 src
Risk
6,84311 src
Trade
1,2382 src
quality
1,1205 src
operational
3291 src
growth
2992 src
ESG
2805 src
innovation
902 src
corporate_structure
131 src
regulatory
81 src

Top Companies in Wolverhampton

CARLSBERG MARSTON'S BREWING COMPANY LIMITED
Manufacture of beerEst. 1903105 signals
MARSTON'S PLC
Licensed restaurantsEst. 189092 signals
TARMAC BUILDING PRODUCTS LIMITED
Manufacture of concrete products for construction purposesEst. 2000101 signals
COMPTON CARE GROUP LIMITED
Retail sale of other second-hand goods in stores (not incl. antiques)Est. 198261 signals
THE HAVEN WOLVERHAMPTON
Other accommodationEst. 199626 signals
ORCHID CELLMARK LTD
Technical testing and analysisEst. 200051 signals
RESTORE DIGITAL LIMITED
Other business support service activities n.e.c.Est. 200251 signals
JMP WILCOX & CO LIMITED
Wholesale of textilesEst. 200027 signals
WOLVERHAMPTON HOMES LIMITED
Management of real estate on a fee or contract basisEst. 200526 signals
TETTENHALL COLLEGE (INCORPORATED)
Pre-primary educationEst. 191525 signals

Business Landscape

The average active company in Wolverhampton is 7.1 years old. There are 350 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 169 registered charities operate locally.

7.1 yrs
Avg company age
350
FCA regulated
169
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 150 (48%)Medium: 26 (8%)Large: 138 (44%)

Government Investment

Companies in Wolverhampton have been awarded 270 government contracts with a combined value of £850.4M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Wolverhampton?

There are 17,549 active companies registered in Wolverhampton, out of 20,516 total. 67 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Wolverhampton?

The top industries in Wolverhampton include Buying and selling of own real estate (1,304 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (834 companies), Freight transport by road (663 companies).

How fast is Wolverhampton growing as a business hub?

62.5% of currently active companies in Wolverhampton were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Wolverhampton?

Our database contains 102,973 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Wolverhampton. The largest category is Governance with 52,848 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Wolverhampton?

The oldest company registration in Wolverhampton dates back to 1887, spanning over 139 years of business history.

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