Companies in Lichfield

United Kingdom|46.3% formed since 2020|9% inactive|Data updated 3 Sept 2026
4,463
Active

4,463 active companies are registered in Lichfield with Companies House. Out of 5,516 companies ever registered here, 482 are no longer active — a 81% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 46.3% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (58%) 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 285 companies. 70 medium and large companies operate here, indicating a significant commercial presence. Lichfield is home to 103 FCA-regulated firms and 44 registered charities. Companies here hold 172 government contracts worth £403.0M in total. The average company age is 10.4 years. The earliest company registration in Lichfield dates back to 1901.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

4,463
Active Companies
5,516
Total Registered
1901
Oldest Company
46.3%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
12%
33%
48%
Pre-1990: 180
1990s: 182
2000s: 675
2010s: 1,814
2020s: 2,605

Top Industries

Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate285→Management consultancy activities other than financial management227→Buying and selling of own real estate174→Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.163→Other business support service activities n.e.c.124→Dormant Company101→Development of building projects93→Other service activities n.e.c.92→Residents property management85→Other professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c.85→

Data Signals

Governance
13,9866 src
Financial
9,89911 src
Compliance
3,35715 src
Risk
2,56810 src
quality
1,0674 src
Trade
4262 src
growth
2032 src
ESG
1576 src
innovation
682 src
operational
671 src
corporate_structure
221 src
regulatory
21 src

Top Companies in Lichfield

ST. GILES HOSPICE
Hospital activitiesEst. 197953 signals
WALTER TIPPER,LIMITED
Agents involved in the sale of timber and building materialsEst. 194647 signals
VOYAGE 1 LIMITED
Residential care activities for learning difficulties, mental health and substance abuseEst. 1988690 signals
VOYAGE LIMITED
Other service activities n.e.c.Est. 1996118 signals
DE MONTFORT FINE ART LIMITED
Retail sale in commercial art galleriesEst. 198946 signals
ACCESS BOOKINGS LIMITED
Other reservation service activities n.e.c.Est. 200332 signals
NORGREN LIMITED
Wholesale of other machinery and equipmentEst. 1956100 signals
AGRIAL FRESH PRODUCE LTD
Other processing and preserving of fruit and vegetablesEst. 199890 signals
PALLETWAYS (UK) LIMITED
Freight transport by roadEst. 199435 signals
WREKIN PRODUCTS LIMITED
Manufacture of other fabricated metal products n.e.c.Est. 199126 signals

Business Landscape

The average active company in Lichfield is 10.4 years old. There are 103 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 44 registered charities operate locally.

10.4 yrs
Avg company age
103
FCA regulated
44
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 58 (45%)Medium: 6 (5%)Large: 64 (50%)

Government Investment

Companies in Lichfield have been awarded 172 government contracts with a combined value of £403.0M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Lichfield?

There are 4,463 active companies registered in Lichfield, out of 5,516 total. 482 (9%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Lichfield?

The top industries in Lichfield include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (285 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (227 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (174 companies).

How fast is Lichfield growing as a business hub?

46.3% of currently active companies in Lichfield were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Lichfield?

Our database contains 31,822 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Lichfield. The largest category is Governance with 13,986 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Lichfield?

The oldest company registration in Lichfield dates back to 1901, spanning over 125 years of business history.

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