Companies in Worcester

United Kingdom|48.8% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
8,406
Active

8,406 active companies are based in Worcester according to Companies House records. Out of 9,269 companies ever registered here, 21 are no longer active — a 91% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 48.8% of current companies established 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 letting and operating of own or leased real estate, with 391 companies. The area hosts 120 large enterprises, 151 small firms. Worcester is home to 133 FCA-regulated firms and 127 registered charities. Companies here hold 307 government contracts worth £441.1M in total. The average company age is 9.3 years. The earliest company registration in Worcester dates back to 1894.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

8,406
Active Companies
9,269
Total Registered
1894
Oldest Company
48.8%
Growth (2020s)

A diverse local economy with no single sector accounting for more than 15% of businesses.

Incorporation by Decade
13%
33%
48%
Pre-1990: 247
1990s: 291
2000s: 1,187
2010s: 3,079
2020s: 4,465

Top Industries

Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate391→Management consultancy activities other than financial management382→Buying and selling of own real estate333→Other business support service activities n.e.c.302→Dormant Company235→Development of building projects232→Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.204→Residents property management165→Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles163→Other service activities n.e.c.153→

Data Signals

Governance
26,0955 src
Financial
16,46611 src
Compliance
5,75214 src
Risk
3,79710 src
Trade
7131 src
quality
5195 src
growth
3153 src
ESG
2226 src
operational
921 src
innovation
702 src
corporate_structure
111 src
regulatory
21 src

Top Companies in Worcester

SANCTUARY CARE LIMITED
Residential care activities for the elderly and disabledEst. 2001208 signals
LEGACY LEISURE LIMITED
Operation of sports facilitiesEst. 201339 signals
KIMAL PLC
Manufacture of medical and dental instruments and suppliesEst. 196438 signals
WILDGOOSE RURAL TRAINING
Fitness facilitiesEst. 201021 signals
BOSCH THERMOTECHNOLOGY LTD
Manufacture of central heating radiators and boilersEst. 198699 signals
ST. RICHARD'S HOSPICE FOUNDATION
Other human health activitiesEst. 198432 signals
NEW COLLEGE WORCESTER
General secondary educationEst. 200724 signals
HEADWAY WORCESTERSHIRE
Social work activities without accommodation for the elderly and disabledEst. 198923 signals
HERITAGE MANOR LIMITED
Development of building projectsEst. 197738 signals
SOUTHCO MANUFACTURING LIMITED
Manufacture of locks and hingesEst. 200129 signals

Business Landscape

The average active company in Worcester is 9.3 years old. There are 133 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 127 registered charities operate locally.

9.3 yrs
Avg company age
133
FCA regulated
127
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 151 (55%)Medium: 2 (1%)Large: 120 (44%)

Government Investment

Companies in Worcester have been awarded 307 government contracts with a combined value of £441.1M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Worcester?

There are 8,406 active companies registered in Worcester, out of 9,269 total. 21 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Worcester?

The top industries in Worcester include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (391 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (382 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (333 companies).

How fast is Worcester growing as a business hub?

48.8% of currently active companies in Worcester were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Worcester?

Our database contains 54,054 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Worcester. The largest category is Governance with 26,095 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Worcester?

The oldest company registration in Worcester dates back to 1894, spanning over 132 years of business history.

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