Companies in Nantwich

United Kingdom|51.5% formed since 2020|7% inactive|Data updated 6 Sept 2026
2,221
Active

2,221 active companies are registered in Nantwich with Companies House. Out of 2,585 companies ever registered here, 170 are no longer active — a 86% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 51.5% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (60%) 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 138 companies. Nantwich is home to 52 FCA-regulated firms and 24 registered charities. Companies here hold 22 government contracts worth £2.5M in total. The average company age is 8.7 years. The earliest company registration in Nantwich dates back to 1926.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

2,221
Active Companies
2,585
Total Registered
1926
Oldest Company
51.5%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
11%
33%
52%
Pre-1990: 55
1990s: 54
2000s: 285
2010s: 845
2020s: 1,326

Data Signals

Governance
6,8016 src
Financial
4,61010 src
Compliance
1,55611 src
Risk
1,1119 src
Trade
1921 src
quality
1143 src
innovation
612 src
operational
301 src
growth
262 src
ESG
154 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Nantwich is 8.7 years old. There are 52 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 24 registered charities operate locally.

8.7 yrs
Avg company age
52
FCA regulated
24
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 17 (52%)Medium: 2 (6%)Large: 14 (42%)

Government Investment

Companies in Nantwich have been awarded 22 government contracts with a combined value of £2.5M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Nantwich?

There are 2,221 active companies registered in Nantwich, out of 2,585 total. 170 (7%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Nantwich?

The top industries in Nantwich include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (138 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (123 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (101 companies).

How fast is Nantwich growing as a business hub?

51.5% of currently active companies in Nantwich were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Nantwich?

Our database contains 14,516 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Nantwich. The largest category is Governance with 6,801 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Nantwich?

The oldest company registration in Nantwich dates back to 1926, spanning over 100 years of business history.

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