Companies in Ancoats

United Kingdom|53.5% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
43
Active

43 active companies are registered in Ancoats with Companies House. Out of 45 companies ever registered here, 0 are no longer active — a 96% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 53.5% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (56%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. Companies here hold 9 government contracts worth £0.8M in total. The average company age is 7.6 years.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

43
Active Companies
45
Total Registered
1975
Oldest Company
53.5%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
36%
53%
Pre-1990: 2
2000s: 3
2010s: 16
2020s: 24

Data Signals

Governance
1332 src
Financial
855 src
Compliance
435 src
Risk
333 src
growth
91 src
Trade
41 src
ESG
22 src
innovation
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Ancoats is 7.6 years old. There are 1 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 2 registered charities operate locally.

7.6 yrs
Avg company age
1
FCA regulated
2
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 3 (43%)Large: 4 (57%)

Government Investment

Companies in Ancoats have been awarded 9 government contracts with a combined value of £0.8M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Ancoats?

There are 43 active companies registered in Ancoats, out of 45 total. 0 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Ancoats?

Ancoats has a diverse business landscape.

How fast is Ancoats growing as a business hub?

53.5% of currently active companies in Ancoats were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Ancoats?

Our database contains 310 data signals across 8 categories for active companies in Ancoats. The largest category is Governance with 133 signals from 2 sources.

When was the first company registered in Ancoats?

The oldest company registration in Ancoats dates back to 1975, spanning over 51 years of business history.

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