Companies in Northwich

United Kingdom|48.2% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
3,747
Active

3,747 active companies are registered in Northwich with Companies House. Out of 4,132 companies ever registered here, 12 are no longer active — a 91% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 48.2% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (52%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is management consultancy activities other than financial management, with 243 companies. Northwich is home to 74 FCA-regulated firms and 33 registered charities. Companies here hold 86 government contracts worth £75.5M in total. The average company age is 9.4 years. The earliest company registration in Northwich dates back to 1895.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

3,747
Active Companies
4,132
Total Registered
1895
Oldest Company
48.2%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
12%
34%
47%
Pre-1990: 116
1990s: 141
2000s: 508
2010s: 1,416
2020s: 1,951

Data Signals

Governance
11,6156 src
Financial
7,32311 src
Compliance
2,57914 src
Risk
1,3529 src
Trade
3432 src
quality
1733 src
growth
932 src
ESG
595 src
operational
371 src
innovation
322 src
corporate_structure
111 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Northwich is 9.4 years old. There are 74 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 33 registered charities operate locally.

9.4 yrs
Avg company age
74
FCA regulated
33
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 28 (42%)Medium: 2 (3%)Large: 37 (55%)

Government Investment

Companies in Northwich have been awarded 86 government contracts with a combined value of £75.5M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Northwich?

There are 3,747 active companies registered in Northwich, out of 4,132 total. 12 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Northwich?

The top industries in Northwich include Management consultancy activities other than financial management (243 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (205 companies), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (138 companies).

How fast is Northwich growing as a business hub?

48.2% of currently active companies in Northwich were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Northwich?

Our database contains 23,617 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Northwich. The largest category is Governance with 11,615 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Northwich?

The oldest company registration in Northwich dates back to 1895, spanning over 131 years of business history.

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