Companies in Cheadle

United Kingdom|58.5% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
5,409
Active

5,409 active companies are based in Cheadle according to Companies House records. Out of 5,886 companies ever registered here, 8 are no longer active — a 92% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 58.5% 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 buying and selling of own real estate, with 381 companies. 56 medium and large companies operate here, indicating a significant commercial presence. Cheadle is home to 113 FCA-regulated firms and 41 registered charities. Companies here hold 312 government contracts worth £493.0M in total. The average company age is 7.8 years. The earliest company registration in Cheadle dates back to 1911.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

5,409
Active Companies
5,886
Total Registered
1911
Oldest Company
58.5%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
30%
58%
Pre-1990: 146
1990s: 140
2000s: 437
2010s: 1,749
2020s: 3,414

Top Industries

Buying and selling of own real estate381→Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate310→Management consultancy activities other than financial management210→Other business support service activities n.e.c.154→Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet150→Dispensing chemist in specialised stores133→Other human health activities132→Information technology consultancy activities130→Development of building projects120→Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.113→

Data Signals

Governance
16,5655 src
Financial
10,45211 src
Compliance
3,38913 src
Risk
2,1699 src
Trade
3231 src
growth
3182 src
quality
2095 src
ESG
1295 src
operational
251 src
innovation
232 src
corporate_structure
131 src
regulatory
21 src

Top Companies in Cheadle

THE TOGETHER TRUST
Educational support servicesEst. 1935111 signals
MOYA COLE HOSPICE
Hospital activitiesEst. 196945 signals
THE LAURUS TRUST
Primary educationEst. 201241 signals
OTTO SIMON LIMITED
Other professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c.Est. 200319 signals
AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES LDA UK LIMITED
Other professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c.Est. 2013257 signals
JCB COMPACT PRODUCTS LIMITED
Manufacture of earthmoving equipmentEst. 198689 signals
DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY LIMITED
Manufacture of other inorganic basic chemicalsEst. 195486 signals
TOGETHER FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED
Activities of head officesEst. 199430 signals

Business Landscape

The average active company in Cheadle is 7.8 years old. There are 113 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 41 registered charities operate locally.

7.8 yrs
Avg company age
113
FCA regulated
41
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 61 (52%)Medium: 8 (7%)Large: 48 (41%)

Government Investment

Companies in Cheadle have been awarded 312 government contracts with a combined value of £493.0M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Cheadle?

There are 5,409 active companies registered in Cheadle, out of 5,886 total. 8 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Cheadle?

The top industries in Cheadle include Buying and selling of own real estate (381 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (310 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (210 companies).

How fast is Cheadle growing as a business hub?

58.5% of currently active companies in Cheadle were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Cheadle?

Our database contains 33,617 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Cheadle. The largest category is Governance with 16,565 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Cheadle?

The oldest company registration in Cheadle dates back to 1911, spanning over 115 years of business history.

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