Companies in Middleton

United Kingdom|69.1% formed since 2020|7% inactive|Data updated 5 Sept 2026
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728 active companies are registered in Middleton with Companies House. Out of 865 companies ever registered here, 60 are no longer active — a 84% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 69.1% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (80%) 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 158 companies. The average company age is 5.9 years. The earliest company registration in Middleton dates back to 1936.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

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Active Companies
865
Total Registered
1936
Oldest Company
69.1%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
24%
69%
Pre-1990: 15
1990s: 17
2000s: 35
2010s: 201
2020s: 583

Data Signals

Governance
2,1526 src
Financial
1,5469 src
Risk
5737 src
Compliance
3467 src
Trade
571 src
quality
373 src
growth
72 src
operational
61 src
innovation
22 src
ESG
22 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Middleton is 5.9 years old. There are 8 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 2 registered charities operate locally.

5.9 yrs
Avg company age
8
FCA regulated
2
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 7 (58%)Medium: 1 (8%)Large: 4 (33%)

Government Investment

Companies in Middleton have been awarded 4 government contracts with a combined value of £3.3M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Middleton?

There are 728 active companies registered in Middleton, out of 865 total. 60 (7%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Middleton?

The top industries in Middleton include Buying and selling of own real estate (158 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (54 companies), Other service activities n.e.c. (53 companies).

How fast is Middleton growing as a business hub?

69.1% of currently active companies in Middleton were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Middleton?

Our database contains 4,728 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Middleton. The largest category is Governance with 2,152 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Middleton?

The oldest company registration in Middleton dates back to 1936, spanning over 90 years of business history.

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