Companies in Sheffield

United Kingdom|54.7% formed since 2020|9% inactive|Data updated 11 Sept 2026
33,607
Active

33,607 active companies are currently registered in Sheffield, a major UK business hub. Out of 41,785 companies ever registered here, 3,857 are no longer active — a 80% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 54.7% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (68%) 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 1,865 companies. The area hosts 355 large enterprises, 382 small firms. Sheffield is home to 656 FCA-regulated firms and 425 registered charities. Companies here hold 2,604 government contracts worth £6.3B in total. The average company age is 8.8 years. The earliest company registration in Sheffield dates back to 1862.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

33,607
Active Companies
41,785
Total Registered
1862
Oldest Company
54.7%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
9%
30%
55%
Pre-1990: 1,203
1990s: 1,051
2000s: 3,894
2010s: 12,385
2020s: 22,726

Top Industries

Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate1,865→Buying and selling of own real estate1,455→Management consultancy activities other than financial management1,102→Other business support service activities n.e.c.914→Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet879→Dormant Company742→Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.658→Other human health activities638→Development of building projects634→Information technology consultancy activities588→

Data Signals

Governance
102,9366 src
Financial
67,91512 src
Compliance
22,45818 src
Risk
17,60411 src
quality
3,4486 src
Trade
3,0422 src
growth
2,7212 src
innovation
1,4742 src
ESG
7586 src
operational
4331 src
corporate_structure
981 src
regulatory
91 src

Top Companies in Sheffield

GRIPPLE LIMITED
Manufacture of other fabricated metal products n.e.c.Est. 198377 signals
ST. LUKE'S HOSPICE
Other human health activitiesEst. 196748 signals
LEVIAT LIMITED
Manufacture of metal structures and parts of structuresEst. 192580 signals
SHEFFIELD FORGEMASTERS ENGINEERING LIMITED
Manufacture of basic iron and steel and of ferro-alloysEst. 2003113 signals
SIG TRADING LIMITED
Other building completion and finishingEst. 1979108 signals
VOLUNTARY ACTION SHEFFIELD
Activities of other membership organizations n.e.c.Est. 192635 signals
HODGE CLEMCO LIMITED
Manufacture of other fabricated metal products n.e.c.Est. 195928 signals
HALLAMSHIRE GOLF CLUB LIMITED
Operation of sports facilitiesEst. 191127 signals
FIRVALE COMMUNITY HUB
Other information service activities n.e.c.Est. 201325 signals
HOMEFIRE GROUP LIMITED
Wholesale of other fuels and related productsEst. 195595 signals

Business Landscape

The average active company in Sheffield is 8.8 years old. There are 656 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 425 registered charities operate locally.

8.8 yrs
Avg company age
656
FCA regulated
425
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 382 (48%)Medium: 52 (7%)Large: 355 (45%)

Government Investment

Companies in Sheffield have been awarded 2,604 government contracts with a combined value of £6325.7M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Sheffield?

There are 33,607 active companies registered in Sheffield, out of 41,785 total. 3,857 (9%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Sheffield?

The top industries in Sheffield include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (1,865 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (1,455 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (1,102 companies).

How fast is Sheffield growing as a business hub?

54.7% of currently active companies in Sheffield were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Sheffield?

Our database contains 222,896 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Sheffield. The largest category is Governance with 102,936 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Sheffield?

The oldest company registration in Sheffield dates back to 1862, spanning over 164 years of business history.

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