Companies in Oldham

United Kingdom|64% formed since 2020|8% inactive|Data updated 6 Sept 2026
13,157
Active

13,157 active companies are based in Oldham according to Companies House records. Out of 16,500 companies ever registered here, 1,372 are no longer active — a 80% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 64% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (79%) 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 725 companies. 94 medium and large companies operate here, indicating a significant commercial presence. Oldham is home to 260 FCA-regulated firms and 106 registered charities. Companies here hold 121 government contracts worth £331.5M in total. The average company age is 6.5 years. The earliest company registration in Oldham dates back to 1899.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

13,157
Active Companies
16,500
Total Registered
1899
Oldest Company
64%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
26%
64%
Pre-1990: 221
1990s: 257
2000s: 1,106
2010s: 4,207
2020s: 10,445

Top Industries

Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate725→Buying and selling of own real estate668→Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet613→Other business support service activities n.e.c.397→Management consultancy activities other than financial management369→Other human health activities283→Other service activities n.e.c.281→Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.253→Take-away food shops and mobile food stands243→Development of building projects225→

Data Signals

Governance
39,3206 src
Financial
23,84611 src
Compliance
7,15716 src
Risk
5,88511 src
quality
1,2705 src
Trade
8502 src
ESG
1495 src
growth
1422 src
operational
1371 src
innovation
472 src
corporate_structure
61 src
regulatory
11 src

Top Companies in Oldham

DR KERSHAW'S HOSPICE
Other human health activitiesEst. 200430 signals
MOLNLYCKE HEALTH CARE LIMITED
Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical productsEst. 1998100 signals
JAMES BRIGGS LIMITED
Manufacture of other chemical products n.e.c.Est. 201345 signals
INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineeringEst. 198541 signals
PENNINE MENCAP
Other social work activities without accommodation n.e.c.Est. 201225 signals
MAHDLO (OLDHAM YOUTH ZONE)
Operation of arts facilitiesEst. 200923 signals
ROWAN ASHWORTH LIMITED
Construction of other civil engineering projects n.e.c.Est. 200118 signals
ULTIMATE PRODUCTS UK LIMITED
Wholesale of textilesEst. 1997101 signals
FUTURE DIRECTIONS CIC
Other human health activitiesEst. 201231 signals
BRIDGING THE GAP LTD
Social work activities without accommodation for the elderly and disabledEst. 200524 signals

Business Landscape

The average active company in Oldham is 6.5 years old. There are 260 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 106 registered charities operate locally.

6.5 yrs
Avg company age
260
FCA regulated
106
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 64 (41%)Medium: 10 (6%)Large: 84 (53%)

Government Investment

Companies in Oldham have been awarded 121 government contracts with a combined value of £331.5M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Oldham?

There are 13,157 active companies registered in Oldham, out of 16,500 total. 1,372 (8%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Oldham?

The top industries in Oldham include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (725 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (668 companies), Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet (613 companies).

How fast is Oldham growing as a business hub?

64% of currently active companies in Oldham were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Oldham?

Our database contains 78,810 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Oldham. The largest category is Governance with 39,320 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Oldham?

The oldest company registration in Oldham dates back to 1899, spanning over 127 years of business history.

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