Companies in Rochdale

United Kingdom|64.9% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
7,669
Active

7,669 active companies are based in Rochdale according to Companies House records. Out of 8,685 companies ever registered here, 14 are no longer active — a 88% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 64.9% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (72%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is retail sale via mail order houses or via internet, with 499 companies. 61 medium and large companies operate here, indicating a significant commercial presence. Rochdale is home to 141 FCA-regulated firms and 71 registered charities. Companies here hold 148 government contracts worth £95.5M in total. The average company age is 6.7 years. The earliest company registration in Rochdale dates back to 1868.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

7,669
Active Companies
8,685
Total Registered
1868
Oldest Company
64.9%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
26%
64%
Pre-1990: 155
1990s: 159
2000s: 569
2010s: 2,250
2020s: 5,552

Top Industries

Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet499→Buying and selling of own real estate399→Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate337→Other business support service activities n.e.c.276→Other service activities n.e.c.216→Take-away food shops and mobile food stands183→Other human health activities179→Management consultancy activities other than financial management172→Freight transport by road141→Development of building projects139→

Data Signals

Governance
23,0085 src
Financial
12,77311 src
Compliance
3,92616 src
Risk
2,5679 src
Trade
6942 src
quality
5013 src
growth
1652 src
ESG
1266 src
operational
1021 src
innovation
262 src
regulatory
11 src

Top Companies in Rochdale

ZEN INTERNET LIMITED
Wired telecommunications activitiesEst. 199575 signals
VALE MILL (ROCHDALE) LIMITED
Manufacture of other textiles n.e.c.Est. 194148 signals
DANISH CROWN UK LIMITED
Processing and preserving of meatEst. 198693 signals
LANGUAGE EMPIRE LIMITED
Translation and interpretation activitiesEst. 200538 signals
FOOTASYLUM LIMITED
Retail sale of clothing in specialised storesEst. 200554 signals
THE CASEY GROUP LIMITED
Activities of construction holding companiesEst. 200134 signals
SPRINGHILL HOSPICE (ROCHDALE)
Other human health activitiesEst. 198824 signals
DECKERS TRADING LTD
Production of meat and poultry meat productsEst. 198723 signals
THE SANCTUARY TRUST LIMITED
Other service activities n.e.c.Est. 199222 signals
ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Technical and vocational secondary educationEst. 196719 signals

Business Landscape

The average active company in Rochdale is 6.7 years old. There are 141 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 71 registered charities operate locally.

6.7 yrs
Avg company age
141
FCA regulated
71
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 45 (42%)Medium: 6 (6%)Large: 55 (52%)

Government Investment

Companies in Rochdale have been awarded 148 government contracts with a combined value of £95.5M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Rochdale?

There are 7,669 active companies registered in Rochdale, out of 8,685 total. 14 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Rochdale?

The top industries in Rochdale include Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet (499 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (399 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (337 companies).

How fast is Rochdale growing as a business hub?

64.9% of currently active companies in Rochdale were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Rochdale?

Our database contains 43,889 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Rochdale. The largest category is Governance with 23,008 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Rochdale?

The oldest company registration in Rochdale dates back to 1868, spanning over 158 years of business history.

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