Companies in Rochdale

United Kingdom|64.4% formed since 2020|12% inactive|Data updated 13 Sept 2026
7,583
Active

7,583 active companies are based in Rochdale according to Companies House records. Out of 9,436 companies ever registered here, 1,086 are no longer active — a 80% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 64.4% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (81%) 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 490 companies. 64 medium and large companies operate here, indicating a significant commercial presence. Rochdale is home to 141 FCA-regulated firms and 72 registered charities. Companies here hold 146 government contracts worth £94.9M in total. The average company age is 6.8 years. The earliest company registration in Rochdale dates back to 1868.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

7,583
Active Companies
9,436
Total Registered
1868
Oldest Company
64.4%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
24%
66%
Pre-1990: 155
1990s: 162
2000s: 572
2010s: 2,248
2020s: 6,168

Top Industries

Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet490→Buying and selling of own real estate389→Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate346→Other business support service activities n.e.c.253→Other service activities n.e.c.197→Management consultancy activities other than financial management191→Take-away food shops and mobile food stands180→Other human health activities176→Development of building projects151→Freight transport by road148→

Data Signals

Governance
22,6706 src
Financial
14,41810 src
Compliance
4,15117 src
Risk
3,45310 src
quality
8154 src
Trade
6912 src
growth
1762 src
ESG
1536 src
operational
1121 src
innovation
642 src
corporate_structure
21 src
regulatory
11 src

Top Companies in Rochdale

ZEN INTERNET LIMITED
Wired telecommunications activitiesEst. 199579 signals
VALE MILL (ROCHDALE) LIMITED
Manufacture of other textiles n.e.c.Est. 194151 signals
DANISH CROWN UK LIMITED
Processing and preserving of meatEst. 198697 signals
LANGUAGE EMPIRE LIMITED
Translation and interpretation activitiesEst. 200543 signals
FOOTASYLUM LIMITED
Retail sale of clothing in specialised storesEst. 200554 signals
THE CASEY GROUP LIMITED
Activities of construction holding companiesEst. 200134 signals
TETROSYL LIMITED
Manufacture of cleaning and polishing preparationsEst. 195432 signals
SPRINGHILL HOSPICE (ROCHDALE)
Other human health activitiesEst. 198826 signals
DECKERS TRADING LTD
Production of meat and poultry meat productsEst. 198724 signals
THE SANCTUARY TRUST LIMITED
Other service activities n.e.c.Est. 199223 signals

Business Landscape

The average active company in Rochdale is 6.8 years old. There are 141 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 72 registered charities operate locally.

6.8 yrs
Avg company age
141
FCA regulated
72
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 46 (42%)Medium: 7 (6%)Large: 57 (52%)

Government Investment

Companies in Rochdale have been awarded 146 government contracts with a combined value of £94.9M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Rochdale?

There are 7,583 active companies registered in Rochdale, out of 9,436 total. 1,086 (12%) 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 (490 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (389 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (346 companies).

How fast is Rochdale growing as a business hub?

64.4% 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 46,706 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Rochdale. The largest category is Governance with 22,670 signals from 6 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.