Companies in Great Harwood

United Kingdom|49.3% formed since 2020|6% inactive|Data updated 6 Sept 2026
69
Active

69 active companies are registered in Great Harwood with Companies House. Out of 84 companies ever registered here, 5 are no longer active — a 82% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 49.3% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (61%) 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 7 companies. The average company age is 11.7 years. The earliest company registration in Great Harwood dates back to 1927.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

69
Active Companies
84
Total Registered
1927
Oldest Company
49.3%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
12%
30%
50%
Pre-1990: 2
1990s: 5
2000s: 10
2010s: 25
2020s: 42

Data Signals

Governance
2094 src
Financial
1594 src
Compliance
445 src
Risk
416 src
Trade
131 src
quality
132 src
operational
41 src
growth
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Great Harwood is 11.7 years old. There are 3 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area.

11.7 yrs
Avg company age
3
FCA regulated

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 2 (100%)

Government Investment

Companies in Great Harwood have been awarded 1 government contracts with a combined value of £0.1M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Great Harwood?

There are 69 active companies registered in Great Harwood, out of 84 total. 5 (6%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Great Harwood?

The top industries in Great Harwood include Buying and selling of own real estate (7 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (6 companies).

How fast is Great Harwood growing as a business hub?

49.3% of currently active companies in Great Harwood were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Great Harwood?

Our database contains 484 data signals across 8 categories for active companies in Great Harwood. The largest category is Governance with 209 signals from 4 sources.

When was the first company registered in Great Harwood?

The oldest company registration in Great Harwood dates back to 1927, spanning over 99 years of business history.

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