Companies in Writtle

United Kingdom|15.5% formed since 2020|1% inactive|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
161
Active

161 active companies are registered in Writtle with Companies House. Out of 171 companies ever registered here, 1 are no longer active — a 94% survival rate. A wave of registrations in the 2010s accounts for 49% of active companies, pointing to a decade of strong entrepreneurial activity. The most common industry sector is fund management activities, with 40 companies. The average company age is 14.8 years. The earliest company registration in Writtle dates back to 1932.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

161
Active Companies
171
Total Registered
1932
Oldest Company
15.5%
Growth (2020s)

An established business centre with companies averaging 14.8 years of operation.

Incorporation by Decade
29%
46%
17%
Pre-1990: 4
1990s: 9
2000s: 50
2010s: 79
2020s: 29

Data Signals

Governance
5294 src
Financial
3975 src
Risk
956 src
Compliance
945 src
Trade
161 src
quality
43 src
innovation
11 src
operational
11 src
growth
11 src
ESG
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Writtle is 14.8 years old. There are 3 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area.

14.8 yrs
Avg company age
3
FCA regulated

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 2 (67%)Large: 1 (33%)

Government Investment

Companies in Writtle have been awarded 1 government contracts with a combined value of £0.0M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Writtle?

There are 161 active companies registered in Writtle, out of 171 total. 1 (1%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Writtle?

The top industries in Writtle include Fund management activities (40 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (9 companies), Dormant Company (9 companies).

How fast is Writtle growing as a business hub?

15.5% of currently active companies in Writtle were incorporated since 2020, indicating steady recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Writtle?

Our database contains 1,139 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Writtle. The largest category is Governance with 529 signals from 4 sources.

When was the first company registered in Writtle?

The oldest company registration in Writtle dates back to 1932, spanning over 94 years of business history.

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