Companies in Altrincham

United Kingdom|52% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
12,379
Active

12,379 active companies are based in Altrincham according to Companies House records. Out of 14,031 companies ever registered here, 48 are no longer active — a 88% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 52% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (57%) 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 professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c., with 826 companies. The area hosts 443 large enterprises, 391 small firms. Altrincham is home to 264 FCA-regulated firms and 87 registered charities. Companies here hold 905 government contracts worth £608.3M in total. The average company age is 9.0 years. The earliest company registration in Altrincham dates back to 1873.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

12,379
Active Companies
14,031
Total Registered
1873
Oldest Company
52%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
11%
33%
50%
Pre-1990: 429
1990s: 475
2000s: 1,475
2010s: 4,633
2020s: 7,019

Data Signals

Governance
39,0665 src
Financial
23,76511 src
Compliance
8,34816 src
Risk
7,69910 src
Trade
1,0631 src
growth
9313 src
quality
3745 src
ESG
2946 src
innovation
1492 src
corporate_structure
781 src
operational
661 src
regulatory
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Altrincham is 9 years old. There are 264 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 87 registered charities operate locally.

9 yrs
Avg company age
264
FCA regulated
87
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 391 (46%)Medium: 21 (2%)Large: 443 (52%)

Government Investment

Companies in Altrincham have been awarded 905 government contracts with a combined value of £608.3M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Altrincham?

There are 12,379 active companies registered in Altrincham, out of 14,031 total. 48 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Altrincham?

The top industries in Altrincham include Other professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c. (826 companies), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (730 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (696 companies).

How fast is Altrincham growing as a business hub?

52% of currently active companies in Altrincham were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Altrincham?

Our database contains 81,834 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Altrincham. The largest category is Governance with 39,066 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Altrincham?

The oldest company registration in Altrincham dates back to 1873, spanning over 153 years of business history.

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