Companies in Saddleworth

United Kingdom|63% formed since 2020|3% inactive|Data updated 3 Sept 2026
227
Active

227 active companies are registered in Saddleworth with Companies House. Out of 243 companies ever registered here, 7 are no longer active — a 93% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 63% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (67%) 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 36 companies. The average company age is 6.8 years. The earliest company registration in Saddleworth dates back to 1926.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

227
Active Companies
243
Total Registered
1926
Oldest Company
63%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
25%
65%
Pre-1990: 3
1990s: 5
2000s: 16
2010s: 59
2020s: 153

Data Signals

Governance
6924 src
Financial
4236 src
Compliance
1216 src
Risk
545 src
quality
72 src
growth
31 src
operational
21 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Saddleworth is 6.8 years old. 3 registered charities operate locally.

6.8 yrs
Avg company age
3
Charities

Government Investment

Companies in Saddleworth have been awarded 3 government contracts with a combined value of £0.1M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Saddleworth?

There are 227 active companies registered in Saddleworth, out of 243 total. 7 (3%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Saddleworth?

The top industries in Saddleworth include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (36 companies), Other service activities n.e.c. (15 companies), Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation (11 companies).

How fast is Saddleworth growing as a business hub?

63% of currently active companies in Saddleworth were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Saddleworth?

Our database contains 1,302 data signals across 7 categories for active companies in Saddleworth. The largest category is Governance with 692 signals from 4 sources.

When was the first company registered in Saddleworth?

The oldest company registration in Saddleworth dates back to 1926, spanning over 100 years of business history.

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