Companies in Burnley

United Kingdom|58.8% formed since 2020|14% inactive|Data updated 15 Sept 2026
4,452
Active

4,452 active companies are registered in Burnley with Companies House. Out of 6,251 companies ever registered here, 893 are no longer active — a 71% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 58.8% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (77%) 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 218 companies. 57 medium and large companies operate here, indicating a significant commercial presence. Burnley is home to 128 FCA-regulated firms and 54 registered charities. Companies here hold 89 government contracts worth £265.3M in total. The average company age is 7.8 years. The earliest company registration in Burnley dates back to 1894.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

4,452
Active Companies
6,251
Total Registered
1894
Oldest Company
58.8%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
10%
31%
55%
Pre-1990: 117
1990s: 130
2000s: 607
2010s: 1,929
2020s: 3,408

Top Industries

Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate218→Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet210→Buying and selling of own real estate187→Management consultancy activities other than financial management122→Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.110→Take-away food shops and mobile food stands106→Other service activities n.e.c.100→Other human health activities93→Other business support service activities n.e.c.90→Development of building projects89→

Data Signals

Governance
13,4766 src
Financial
9,27110 src
Compliance
2,90015 src
Risk
2,26910 src
quality
5445 src
Trade
4732 src
growth
1222 src
ESG
984 src
operational
881 src
innovation
592 src
corporate_structure
61 src
regulatory
11 src

Top Companies in Burnley

PENDLESIDE HOSPICE
Other human health activitiesEst. 198825 signals
BURNLEY LEISURE AND CULTURE
Performing artsEst. 201322 signals
EQUESTRIAN SURFACES LIMITED
Other specialised construction activities n.e.c.Est. 198622 signals
ALTHAMS TRAVEL SERVICES LIMITED
Travel agency activitiesEst. 189419 signals
VEKA PLC
Manufacture of plastic plates, sheets, tubes and profilesEst. 198290 signals
JAMES HARGREAVES(PLUMBERS'MERCHANTS)LIMITED
Wholesale of hardware, plumbing and heating equipment and suppliesEst. 192331 signals
ACORN RECOVERY PROJECTS
Specialists medical practice activitiesEst. 199731 signals
CALICO ENTERPRISE LIMITED
Other social work activities without accommodation n.e.c.Est. 200727 signals
CALICO HOMES LIMITED
Renting and operating of Housing Association real estateEst. 199926 signals
MENZOLIT LTD.
Manufacture of plastics in primary formsEst. 198721 signals

Business Landscape

The average active company in Burnley is 7.8 years old. There are 128 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 54 registered charities operate locally.

7.8 yrs
Avg company age
128
FCA regulated
54
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 70 (55%)Medium: 4 (3%)Large: 53 (42%)

Government Investment

Companies in Burnley have been awarded 89 government contracts with a combined value of £265.3M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Burnley?

There are 4,452 active companies registered in Burnley, out of 6,251 total. 893 (14%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Burnley?

The top industries in Burnley include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (218 companies), Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet (210 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (187 companies).

How fast is Burnley growing as a business hub?

58.8% of currently active companies in Burnley were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Burnley?

Our database contains 29,307 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Burnley. The largest category is Governance with 13,476 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Burnley?

The oldest company registration in Burnley 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.