Companies in Cheadle

United Kingdom|58.9% formed since 2020|9% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
5,440
Active

5,440 active companies are based in Cheadle according to Companies House records. Out of 6,384 companies ever registered here, 600 are no longer active — a 85% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 58.9% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (70%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is buying and selling of own real estate, with 390 companies. 64 medium and large companies operate here, indicating a significant commercial presence. Cheadle is home to 117 FCA-regulated firms and 39 registered charities. Companies here hold 332 government contracts worth £494.1M in total. The average company age is 7.9 years. The earliest company registration in Cheadle dates back to 1911.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

5,440
Active Companies
6,384
Total Registered
1911
Oldest Company
58.9%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
28%
61%
Pre-1990: 149
1990s: 142
2000s: 439
2010s: 1,738
2020s: 3,821

Top Industries

Buying and selling of own real estate390→Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate337→Management consultancy activities other than financial management212→Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet158→Other business support service activities n.e.c.156→Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.134→Other human health activities131→Information technology consultancy activities128→Development of building projects118→Residents property management117→

Data Signals

Governance
22,7085 src
Financial
18,22810 src
Risk
3,0589 src
Compliance
2,22315 src
Trade
5672 src
quality
3686 src
growth
3552 src
ESG
1125 src
innovation
612 src
corporate_structure
241 src
operational
231 src
regulatory
31 src

Top Companies in Cheadle

THE TOGETHER TRUST
Educational support servicesEst. 1935116 signals
MOYA COLE HOSPICE
Hospital activitiesEst. 196953 signals
BUILDING PRODUCT DESIGN LIMITED
Dormant CompanyEst. 200034 signals
OTTO SIMON LIMITED
Other professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c.Est. 200326 signals
AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES LDA UK LIMITED
Other professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c.Est. 2013265 signals
THE LAURUS TRUST
Primary educationEst. 201245 signals
ELEMENTAR UK LIMITED
Manufacture of electronic measuring, testing etc. equipment, not for industrial process controlEst. 200742 signals
TOGETHER FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED
Activities of head officesEst. 199434 signals
DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY LIMITED
Manufacture of other inorganic basic chemicalsEst. 195497 signals
JCB COMPACT PRODUCTS LIMITED
Manufacture of earthmoving equipmentEst. 198696 signals

Business Landscape

The average active company in Cheadle is 7.9 years old. There are 117 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 39 registered charities operate locally.

7.9 yrs
Avg company age
117
FCA regulated
39
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 62 (49%)Medium: 8 (6%)Large: 56 (44%)

Government Investment

Companies in Cheadle have been awarded 332 government contracts with a combined value of £494.1M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Cheadle?

There are 5,440 active companies registered in Cheadle, out of 6,384 total. 600 (9%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Cheadle?

The top industries in Cheadle include Buying and selling of own real estate (390 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (337 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (212 companies).

How fast is Cheadle growing as a business hub?

58.9% of currently active companies in Cheadle were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Cheadle?

Our database contains 47,730 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Cheadle. The largest category is Governance with 22,708 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Cheadle?

The oldest company registration in Cheadle dates back to 1911, spanning over 115 years of business history.

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