Builder companies in the Ilford area
1,332 builder companies have a registered office in the Ilford area (IG postcodes), and 365 of them were formed in 2025 or 2026. In their latest accounts, the typical one held £4,187 in cash and owed £9,399 at year end.
The numbers
| Measure | Ilford | UK |
|---|---|---|
| Registered companies | 1,332 | 71,271 |
| Formed in 2025 or 2026 | 365 (27%) | 23% |
| Being struck off or in liquidation | 205 (15%) | 13% |
| Typical cash at year end | £4,187237 accounts | £11,355 |
| Typical amount owed at year end | £9,399638 accounts | £28,652 |
| Typical number of employees | 1655 accounts | 1 |
What this means if you’re starting one
Cash is tight in this trade
At year end the typical builder company in the Ilford area (IG postcodes) holds £4,187 in cash and owes £9,399; that cash figure is lower than 81% of UK industries.
Typical operators end the year holding less cash than they owe, so there is little slack if takings dip or a big bill lands early.
the Ilford area (IG postcodes) already has more of these businesses than most places
Builder companies are 2.3% of companies registered in the Ilford area (IG postcodes), against 1.3% UK-wide (1.8× the national share).
Demand here is proven, but so is choice. Customers can compare you with several nearby options.
Most of these businesses are run by one or two people
The typical builder company in the Ilford area (IG postcodes) reports 1 employee; the top quarter has 2 or more (655 filings).
You are mostly up against owner-operators. Your own hours are likely to be your biggest cost, and the easiest one to undercount.
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Check my ideaWhat these figures can’t tell you
Companies are counted where their registered office is, which may be an accountant or a home address rather than a shop. Sole traders and partnerships are not on the register, and electronically filed accounts cover roughly 60–75% of accounts filed each year. The figures describe companies that exist; they cannot prove demand for your idea or predict whether it will work. How the figures are built.
Builder in other places
- London9,724 companies
- Southall1,806 companies
- Romford1,558 companies
- Harrow1,534 companies
- Twickenham1,150 companies
- Enfield818 companies
- Croydon802 companies
- Birmingham2,115 companies
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- Takeaway and street food753 companies