Companies in Chorley

United Kingdom|49.5% formed since 2020|14% inactive|Data updated 23 Oct 2026
6,239
Active

6,239 active companies are based in Chorley according to Companies House records. Out of 9,517 companies ever registered here, 1,335 are no longer active — a 66% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 49.5% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (68%) 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 368 companies. 100 medium and large companies operate here, indicating a significant commercial presence. Chorley is home to 240 FCA-regulated firms and 40 registered charities. Companies here hold 293 government contracts worth £6.5B in total. The average company age is 9.2 years. The earliest company registration in Chorley dates back to 1896.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

6,239
Active Companies
9,517
Total Registered
1896
Oldest Company
49.5%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
11%
40%
45%
Pre-1990: 141
1990s: 230
2000s: 991
2010s: 3,805
2020s: 4,260

Top Industries

Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate368→Other business support service activities n.e.c.249→Management consultancy activities other than financial management236→Buying and selling of own real estate234→Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.218→Dormant Company173→Development of building projects144→Freight transport by road142→Other human health activities122→Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet112→

Data Signals

Governance
26,2146 src
Financial
21,92511 src
Risk
4,36010 src
Compliance
2,82218 src
Trade
1,0082 src
quality
4825 src
growth
3522 src
ESG
1905 src
operational
1171 src
innovation
512 src
corporate_structure
341 src
regulatory
31 src

Top Companies in Chorley

PARKWOOD LEISURE LIMITED
Other business support service activities n.e.c.Est. 199675 signals
TVS SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Wholesale trade of motor vehicle parts and accessoriesEst. 1992108 signals
TAZIKER INDUSTRIAL LIMITED
PaintingEst. 199298 signals
PARKINGEYE LIMITED
Other service activities incidental to land transportation, n.e.c.Est. 2004100 signals
AVOVE LIMITED
Other business support service activities n.e.c.Est. 199196 signals
DERIAN HOUSE CHILDRENS HOSPICE
Other human health activitiesEst. 199128 signals
NSG ENVIRONMENTAL LIMITED
MachiningEst. 1992104 signals
GLENDALE COUNTRYSIDE LIMITED
Silviculture and other forestry activitiesEst. 198788 signals
CHILD ACTION NORTHWEST
Other residential care activities n.e.c.Est. 196429 signals
TVS SCS IFM LIMITED
Operation of warehousing and storage facilities for air transport activitiesEst. 199333 signals

Business Landscape

The average active company in Chorley is 9.2 years old. There are 240 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 40 registered charities operate locally.

9.2 yrs
Avg company age
240
FCA regulated
40
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 80 (44%)Medium: 10 (6%)Large: 90 (50%)

Government Investment

Companies in Chorley have been awarded 293 government contracts with a combined value of £6528.5M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Chorley?

There are 6,239 active companies registered in Chorley, out of 9,517 total. 1,335 (14%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Chorley?

The top industries in Chorley include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (368 companies), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (249 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (236 companies).

How fast is Chorley growing as a business hub?

49.5% of currently active companies in Chorley were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Chorley?

Our database contains 57,558 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Chorley. The largest category is Governance with 26,214 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Chorley?

The oldest company registration in Chorley dates back to 1896, spanning over 130 years of business history.

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