Companies in Cannock

United Kingdom|51.4% formed since 2020|9% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
4,255
Active

4,255 active companies are registered in Cannock with Companies House. Out of 5,060 companies ever registered here, 473 are no longer active — a 84% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 51.4% 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 other letting and operating of own or leased real estate, with 221 companies. Cannock is home to 99 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 165 government contracts worth £1.0B in total. The average company age is 9.2 years. The earliest company registration in Cannock dates back to 1900.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

4,255
Active Companies
5,060
Total Registered
1900
Oldest Company
51.4%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
10%
31%
53%
Pre-1990: 129
1990s: 144
2000s: 518
2010s: 1,529
2020s: 2,663

Data Signals

Governance
17,8265 src
Financial
15,03710 src
Risk
2,5599 src
Compliance
1,77415 src
Trade
8022 src
quality
3165 src
growth
1982 src
operational
1121 src
ESG
635 src
innovation
192 src
corporate_structure
111 src
regulatory
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Cannock is 9.2 years old. There are 99 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 17 registered charities operate locally.

9.2 yrs
Avg company age
99
FCA regulated
17
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 43 (46%)Medium: 6 (6%)Large: 44 (47%)

Government Investment

Companies in Cannock have been awarded 165 government contracts with a combined value of £1039.9M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Cannock?

There are 4,255 active companies registered in Cannock, out of 5,060 total. 473 (9%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Cannock?

The top industries in Cannock include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (221 companies), Activities of other holding companies n.e.c. (160 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (159 companies).

How fast is Cannock growing as a business hub?

51.4% of currently active companies in Cannock were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Cannock?

Our database contains 38,718 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Cannock. The largest category is Governance with 17,826 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Cannock?

The oldest company registration in Cannock dates back to 1900, spanning over 126 years of business history.

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