Companies in Denton

United Kingdom|47.8% formed since 2020|5% inactive|Data updated 5 Sept 2026
136
Active

136 active companies are registered in Denton with Companies House. Out of 175 companies ever registered here, 8 are no longer active — a 78% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 47.8% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (59%) 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 business support service activities n.e.c., with 11 companies. The average company age is 11.1 years.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

136
Active Companies
175
Total Registered
1950
Oldest Company
47.8%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
14%
28%
46%
Pre-1990: 12
1990s: 10
2000s: 24
2010s: 49
2020s: 80

Data Signals

Governance
4345 src
Financial
3186 src
Compliance
986 src
Risk
787 src
quality
743 src
Trade
211 src
operational
21 src
growth
11 src
ESG
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Denton is 11.1 years old. There are 3 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 1 registered charities operate locally.

11.1 yrs
Avg company age
3
FCA regulated
1
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 3 (60%)Large: 2 (40%)

Government Investment

Companies in Denton have been awarded 1 government contracts with a combined value of £0.0M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Denton?

There are 136 active companies registered in Denton, out of 175 total. 8 (5%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Denton?

The top industries in Denton include Other business support service activities n.e.c. (11 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (7 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (6 companies).

How fast is Denton growing as a business hub?

47.8% of currently active companies in Denton were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Denton?

Our database contains 1,027 data signals across 9 categories for active companies in Denton. The largest category is Governance with 434 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Denton?

The oldest company registration in Denton dates back to 1950, spanning over 76 years of business history.

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