Companies in Cheadle

United Kingdom|59% formed since 2020|4% inactive|Data updated 2 Sept 2026
5,509
Active

5,509 active companies are based in Cheadle according to Companies House records. Out of 6,265 companies ever registered here, 262 are no longer active — a 88% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 59% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (67%) 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 388 companies. 62 medium and large companies operate here, indicating a significant commercial presence. Cheadle is home to 116 FCA-regulated firms and 41 registered charities. Companies here hold 325 government contracts worth £493.5M in total. The average company age is 7.8 years. The earliest company registration in Cheadle dates back to 1911.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

5,509
Active Companies
6,265
Total Registered
1911
Oldest Company
59%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
28%
60%
Pre-1990: 146
1990s: 139
2000s: 443
2010s: 1,740
2020s: 3,703

Top Industries

Buying and selling of own real estate388→Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate333→Management consultancy activities other than financial management214→Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet158→Other business support service activities n.e.c.154→Other human health activities136→Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.132→Information technology consultancy activities129→Development of building projects121→Dispensing chemist in specialised stores117→

Data Signals

Governance
16,9216 src
Financial
11,59310 src
Compliance
3,61015 src
Risk
2,8669 src
quality
3636 src
growth
3412 src
Trade
3321 src
ESG
1225 src
innovation
562 src
operational
251 src
corporate_structure
241 src
regulatory
31 src

Top Companies in Cheadle

THE TOGETHER TRUST
Educational support servicesEst. 1935115 signals
MOYA COLE HOSPICE
Hospital activitiesEst. 196949 signals
DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY LIMITED
Manufacture of other inorganic basic chemicalsEst. 195491 signals
THE LAURUS TRUST
Primary educationEst. 201241 signals
BUILDING PRODUCT DESIGN LIMITED
Dormant CompanyEst. 200026 signals
OTTO SIMON LIMITED
Other professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c.Est. 200319 signals
AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES LDA UK LIMITED
Other professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c.Est. 2013262 signals
JCB COMPACT PRODUCTS LIMITED
Manufacture of earthmoving equipmentEst. 198693 signals
ELEMENTAR UK LIMITED
Manufacture of electronic measuring, testing etc. equipment, not for industrial process controlEst. 200735 signals
TOGETHER FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED
Activities of head officesEst. 199431 signals

Business Landscape

The average active company in Cheadle is 7.8 years old. There are 116 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 41 registered charities operate locally.

7.8 yrs
Avg company age
116
FCA regulated
41
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 65 (51%)Medium: 8 (6%)Large: 54 (43%)

Government Investment

Companies in Cheadle have been awarded 325 government contracts with a combined value of £493.5M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Cheadle?

There are 5,509 active companies registered in Cheadle, out of 6,265 total. 262 (4%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Cheadle?

The top industries in Cheadle include Buying and selling of own real estate (388 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (333 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (214 companies).

How fast is Cheadle growing as a business hub?

59% 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 36,256 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Cheadle. The largest category is Governance with 16,921 signals from 6 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.