Companies in Staffordshire

United Kingdom|14.2% formed since 2020|5% inactive|Data updated 6 Sept 2026
1,039
Active

1,039 active companies are registered in Staffordshire with Companies House. Out of 1,172 companies ever registered here, 56 are no longer active — a 89% survival rate. The most common industry sector is other letting and operating of own or leased real estate, with 40 companies. Staffordshire is home to 53 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 19 government contracts worth £3.8M in total. The average company age is 23.3 years, suggesting a mature business environment. The earliest company registration in Staffordshire dates back to 1896.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

1,039
Active Companies
1,172
Total Registered
1896
Oldest Company
14.2%
Growth (2020s)

An established business centre with companies averaging 23.3 years of operation.

Incorporation by Decade
12%
14%
54%
15%
Pre-1990: 144
1990s: 163
2000s: 628
2010s: 61
2020s: 172

Data Signals

Governance
3,7506 src
Financial
3,36910 src
Compliance
1,12913 src
Risk
7178 src
Trade
1662 src
quality
1384 src
ESG
1084 src
operational
541 src
growth
232 src
corporate_structure
191 src
innovation
102 src
regulatory
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Staffordshire is 23.3 years old. There are 53 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 13 registered charities operate locally.

23.3 yrs
Avg company age
53
FCA regulated
13
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 19 (30%)Medium: 7 (11%)Large: 38 (59%)

Government Investment

Companies in Staffordshire have been awarded 19 government contracts with a combined value of £3.8M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Staffordshire?

There are 1,039 active companies registered in Staffordshire, out of 1,172 total. 56 (5%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Staffordshire?

The top industries in Staffordshire include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (40 companies), Other service activities n.e.c. (39 companies), Non-trading company (31 companies).

How fast is Staffordshire growing as a business hub?

14.2% of currently active companies in Staffordshire were incorporated since 2020, indicating steady recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Staffordshire?

Our database contains 9,484 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Staffordshire. The largest category is Governance with 3,750 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Staffordshire?

The oldest company registration in Staffordshire dates back to 1896, spanning over 130 years of business history.

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