Companies in Burnley

United Kingdom|59.1% formed since 2020|16% inactive|Data updated 31 Oct 2026
4,460
Active

4,460 active companies are registered in Burnley with Companies House. Out of 6,340 companies ever registered here, 985 are no longer active — a 70% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 59.1% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (78%) 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 222 companies. 57 medium and large companies operate here, indicating a significant commercial presence. Burnley is home to 127 FCA-regulated firms and 54 registered charities. Companies here hold 97 government contracts worth £267.2M in total. The average company age is 7.9 years. The earliest company registration in Burnley dates back to 1894.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

4,460
Active Companies
6,340
Total Registered
1894
Oldest Company
59.1%
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: 118
1990s: 129
2000s: 610
2010s: 1,939
2020s: 3,483

Top Industries

Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate222→Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet208→Buying and selling of own real estate189→Management consultancy activities other than financial management116→Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.111→Take-away food shops and mobile food stands110→Other service activities n.e.c.96→Other human health activities93→Other business support service activities n.e.c.91→Development of building projects87→

Data Signals

Governance
18,6086 src
Financial
14,87010 src
Risk
2,64810 src
Compliance
1,81215 src
Trade
7902 src
quality
5785 src
growth
1462 src
ESG
994 src
operational
901 src
innovation
632 src
corporate_structure
61 src
regulatory
11 src

Top Companies in Burnley

PENDLESIDE HOSPICE
Other human health activitiesEst. 198828 signals
CNC ROBOTICS LIMITED
Installation of industrial machinery and equipmentEst. 201030 signals
EQUESTRIAN SURFACES LIMITED
Other specialised construction activities n.e.c.Est. 198628 signals
BURNLEY LEISURE AND CULTURE
Performing artsEst. 201325 signals
VEKA PLC
Manufacture of plastic plates, sheets, tubes and profilesEst. 198293 signals
MENZOLIT LTD.
Manufacture of plastics in primary formsEst. 198729 signals
FORT VALE ENGINEERING LIMITED
Casting of steelEst. 196736 signals
ACORN RECOVERY PROJECTS
Specialists medical practice activitiesEst. 199733 signals
LUPTON & PLACE LIMITED
Aluminium productionEst. 198133 signals
CALICO HOMES LIMITED
Renting and operating of Housing Association real estateEst. 199930 signals

Business Landscape

The average active company in Burnley is 7.9 years old. There are 127 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 54 registered charities operate locally.

7.9 yrs
Avg company age
127
FCA regulated
54
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 70 (55%)Medium: 5 (4%)Large: 52 (41%)

Government Investment

Companies in Burnley have been awarded 97 government contracts with a combined value of £267.2M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Burnley?

There are 4,460 active companies registered in Burnley, out of 6,340 total. 985 (16%) 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 (222 companies), Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet (208 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (189 companies).

How fast is Burnley growing as a business hub?

59.1% 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 39,711 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Burnley. The largest category is Governance with 18,608 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.