Companies in Littleborough

United Kingdom|57.2% formed since 2020|7% inactive|Data updated 6 Sept 2026
530
Active

530 active companies are registered in Littleborough with Companies House. Out of 640 companies ever registered here, 47 are no longer active — a 83% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 57.2% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (70%) 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 33 companies. Littleborough is home to 11 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 28 government contracts worth £4.7M in total. The average company age is 9.0 years. The earliest company registration in Littleborough dates back to 1882.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

530
Active Companies
640
Total Registered
1882
Oldest Company
57.2%
Growth (2020s)

Littleborough is a growth hotspot — over half of its active companies were formed since 2020.

Incorporation by Decade
8%
27%
59%
Pre-1990: 24
1990s: 15
2000s: 52
2010s: 169
2020s: 373

Data Signals

Governance
1,6115 src
Financial
1,0749 src
Compliance
3379 src
Risk
2537 src
Trade
701 src
quality
403 src
growth
292 src
operational
81 src
innovation
52 src
ESG
53 src
corporate_structure
31 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Littleborough is 9 years old. There are 11 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 10 registered charities operate locally.

9 yrs
Avg company age
11
FCA regulated
10
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 4 (40%)Large: 6 (60%)

Government Investment

Companies in Littleborough have been awarded 28 government contracts with a combined value of £4.7M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Littleborough?

There are 530 active companies registered in Littleborough, out of 640 total. 47 (7%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Littleborough?

The top industries in Littleborough include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (33 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (29 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (20 companies).

How fast is Littleborough growing as a business hub?

57.2% of currently active companies in Littleborough were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Littleborough?

Our database contains 3,435 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Littleborough. The largest category is Governance with 1,611 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Littleborough?

The oldest company registration in Littleborough dates back to 1882, spanning over 144 years of business history.

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