Companies in Ulverston

United Kingdom|43.3% formed since 2020|5% inactive|Data updated 5 Sept 2026
1,128
Active

1,128 active companies are registered in Ulverston with Companies House. Out of 1,252 companies ever registered here, 61 are no longer active — a 90% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 43.3% of current companies established since 2020. A wave of registrations in the 2010s accounts for 36% of active companies, pointing to a decade of strong entrepreneurial activity. The most common industry sector is other letting and operating of own or leased real estate, with 83 companies. Ulverston is home to 12 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 23 government contracts worth £3.1M in total. The average company age is 10.4 years. The earliest company registration in Ulverston dates back to 1936.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

1,128
Active Companies
1,252
Total Registered
1936
Oldest Company
43.3%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
16%
33%
45%
Pre-1990: 34
1990s: 39
2000s: 196
2010s: 403
2020s: 560

Data Signals

Governance
3,5776 src
Financial
2,5559 src
Compliance
71511 src
Risk
5388 src
Trade
1092 src
quality
915 src
growth
262 src
innovation
202 src
operational
191 src
ESG
72 src
regulatory
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Ulverston is 10.4 years old. There are 12 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 18 registered charities operate locally.

10.4 yrs
Avg company age
12
FCA regulated
18
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 2 (13%)Medium: 3 (20%)Large: 10 (67%)

Government Investment

Companies in Ulverston have been awarded 23 government contracts with a combined value of £3.1M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Ulverston?

There are 1,128 active companies registered in Ulverston, out of 1,252 total. 61 (5%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Ulverston?

The top industries in Ulverston include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (83 companies), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (60 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (52 companies).

How fast is Ulverston growing as a business hub?

43.3% of currently active companies in Ulverston were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Ulverston?

Our database contains 7,658 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Ulverston. The largest category is Governance with 3,577 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Ulverston?

The oldest company registration in Ulverston dates back to 1936, spanning over 90 years of business history.

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