Companies in Lymm

United Kingdom|42.5% formed since 2020|8% inactive|Data updated 24 Oct 2026
1,018
Active

1,018 active companies are registered in Lymm with Companies House. Out of 1,167 companies ever registered here, 95 are no longer active — a 87% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 42.5% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (51%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is pre-primary education, with 73 companies. Companies here hold 6 government contracts worth £0.4M in total. The average company age is 10.2 years. The earliest company registration in Lymm dates back to 1935.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

1,018
Active Companies
1,167
Total Registered
1935
Oldest Company
42.5%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
14%
36%
45%
Pre-1990: 20
1990s: 38
2000s: 166
2010s: 418
2020s: 520

Data Signals

Governance
4,2695 src
Financial
3,9339 src
Risk
6978 src
Compliance
42510 src
quality
1444 src
Trade
912 src
ESG
244 src
growth
112 src
innovation
112 src
operational
41 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Lymm is 10.2 years old. There are 9 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 15 registered charities operate locally.

10.2 yrs
Avg company age
9
FCA regulated
15
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 3 (33%)Large: 6 (67%)

Government Investment

Companies in Lymm have been awarded 6 government contracts with a combined value of £0.4M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Lymm?

There are 1,018 active companies registered in Lymm, out of 1,167 total. 95 (8%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Lymm?

The top industries in Lymm include Pre-primary education (73 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (63 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (58 companies).

How fast is Lymm growing as a business hub?

42.5% of currently active companies in Lymm were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Lymm?

Our database contains 9,609 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Lymm. The largest category is Governance with 4,269 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Lymm?

The oldest company registration in Lymm dates back to 1935, spanning over 91 years of business history.

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