Companies in Cheddar

United Kingdom|43.9% formed since 2020|9% inactive|Data updated 15 Sept 2026
369
Active

369 active companies are registered in Cheddar with Companies House. Out of 435 companies ever registered here, 38 are no longer active — a 85% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 43.9% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (54%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is management consultancy activities other than financial management, with 16 companies. Companies here hold 6 government contracts worth £0.7M in total. The average company age is 10.6 years.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

369
Active Companies
435
Total Registered
1952
Oldest Company
43.9%
Growth (2020s)

A diverse local economy with no single sector accounting for more than 15% of businesses.

Incorporation by Decade
16%
33%
46%
Pre-1990: 14
1990s: 11
2000s: 68
2010s: 142
2020s: 198

Data Signals

Governance
1,1796 src
Financial
8597 src
Compliance
2447 src
Risk
1506 src
Trade
481 src
innovation
202 src
ESG
133 src
quality
124 src
growth
61 src
operational
51 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Cheddar is 10.6 years old. There are 4 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 5 registered charities operate locally.

10.6 yrs
Avg company age
4
FCA regulated
5
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 5 (83%)Large: 1 (17%)

Government Investment

Companies in Cheddar have been awarded 6 government contracts with a combined value of £0.7M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Cheddar?

There are 369 active companies registered in Cheddar, out of 435 total. 38 (9%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Cheddar?

The top industries in Cheddar include Management consultancy activities other than financial management (16 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (11 companies), Dormant Company (10 companies).

How fast is Cheddar growing as a business hub?

43.9% of currently active companies in Cheddar were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Cheddar?

Our database contains 2,536 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Cheddar. The largest category is Governance with 1,179 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Cheddar?

The oldest company registration in Cheddar dates back to 1952, spanning over 74 years of business history.

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