Companies in Rugeley

United Kingdom|46.9% formed since 2020|Data updated 31 Jul 2026
1,811
Active

1,811 active companies are registered in Rugeley with Companies House. Out of 1,973 companies ever registered here, 0 are no longer active — a 92% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 46.9% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (51%) 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 93 companies. Rugeley is home to 34 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 29 government contracts worth £202.5M in total. The average company age is 10.0 years. The earliest company registration in Rugeley dates back to 1943.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, August 2026

1,811
Active Companies
1,973
Total Registered
1943
Oldest Company
46.9%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
15%
33%
47%
Pre-1990: 51
1990s: 62
2000s: 288
2010s: 644
2020s: 928

Data Signals

Governance
5,8245 src
Financial
3,95810 src
Compliance
1,16010 src
Risk
5788 src
Trade
1801 src
quality
815 src
operational
361 src
growth
312 src
innovation
82 src
ESG
43 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Rugeley is 10 years old. There are 34 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 8 registered charities operate locally.

10 yrs
Avg company age
34
FCA regulated
8
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 17 (63%)Medium: 2 (7%)Large: 8 (30%)

Government Investment

Companies in Rugeley have been awarded 29 government contracts with a combined value of £202.5M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Rugeley?

There are 1,811 active companies registered in Rugeley, out of 1,973 total. 0 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Rugeley?

The top industries in Rugeley include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (93 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (77 companies), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (58 companies).

How fast is Rugeley growing as a business hub?

46.9% of currently active companies in Rugeley were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Rugeley?

Our database contains 11,860 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Rugeley. The largest category is Governance with 5,824 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Rugeley?

The oldest company registration in Rugeley dates back to 1943, spanning over 83 years of business history.

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