Companies in Stockport

United Kingdom|52.4% formed since 2020|6% inactive|Data updated 3 Sept 2026
19,066
Active

19,066 active companies are based in Stockport according to Companies House records. Out of 22,908 companies ever registered here, 1,463 are no longer active — a 83% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 52.4% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (63%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is management consultancy activities other than financial management, with 1,095 companies. The area hosts 210 large enterprises, 173 small firms. Stockport is home to 353 FCA-regulated firms and 128 registered charities. Companies here hold 663 government contracts worth £1.8B in total. The average company age is 9.0 years. The earliest company registration in Stockport dates back to 1873.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

19,066
Active Companies
22,908
Total Registered
1873
Oldest Company
52.4%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
11%
31%
53%
Pre-1990: 658
1990s: 596
2000s: 2,510
2010s: 6,930
2020s: 11,948

Top Industries

Management consultancy activities other than financial management1,095→Buying and selling of own real estate995→Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate992→Other business support service activities n.e.c.977→Residents property management556→Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet498→Information technology consultancy activities437→Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.427→Other service activities n.e.c.411→Development of building projects404→

Data Signals

Governance
59,4186 src
Financial
39,96211 src
Compliance
12,75017 src
Risk
9,7449 src
quality
1,5224 src
Trade
1,5022 src
growth
7202 src
ESG
5476 src
innovation
3022 src
operational
1901 src
corporate_structure
421 src
regulatory
51 src

Top Companies in Stockport

ELECTRICITY NORTH WEST LIMITED
Distribution of electricityEst. 1989146 signals
NHS PROPERTY SERVICES LIMITED
Management of real estate on a fee or contract basisEst. 201173 signals
FREDERIC ROBINSON LIMITED
Manufacture of beerEst. 192099 signals
NEXPERIA UK LTD.
Manufacture of electronic componentsEst. 2006104 signals
CAMBUS LIMITED
Other urban, suburban or metropolitan passenger land transport (not underground, metro or similar)Est. 1984100 signals
CARE IN MIND LIMITED
Other human health activitiesEst. 200942 signals
STOCKPORT GRAMMAR SCHOOL
Pre-primary educationEst. 2007103 signals
EAST KENT ROAD CAR COMPANY,LIMITED
Other urban, suburban or metropolitan passenger land transport (not underground, metro or similar)Est. 1916102 signals
MIDLAND RED (SOUTH) LIMITED
Other urban, suburban or metropolitan passenger land transport (not underground, metro or similar)Est. 1981101 signals
OCU SERVICES LIMITED
Other specialised construction activities n.e.c.Est. 199735 signals

Business Landscape

The average active company in Stockport is 9 years old. There are 353 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 128 registered charities operate locally.

9 yrs
Avg company age
353
FCA regulated
128
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 173 (43%)Medium: 21 (5%)Large: 210 (52%)

Government Investment

Companies in Stockport have been awarded 663 government contracts with a combined value of £1767.4M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Stockport?

There are 19,066 active companies registered in Stockport, out of 22,908 total. 1,463 (6%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Stockport?

The top industries in Stockport include Management consultancy activities other than financial management (1,095 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (995 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (992 companies).

How fast is Stockport growing as a business hub?

52.4% of currently active companies in Stockport were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Stockport?

Our database contains 126,704 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Stockport. The largest category is Governance with 59,418 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Stockport?

The oldest company registration in Stockport dates back to 1873, spanning over 153 years of business history.

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