Companies in Cheadle

United Kingdom|58.5% formed since 2020|Data updated 21 Aug 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 Out of 5,886 companies ever registered here, 8 are no longer active — a 92% survival rate.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. 62 medium and large companies operate here, indicating a significant commercial presence. Cheadle is home to 117 FCA-regulated firms and 41 registered charities. Companies here hold 327 government contracts worth £493.2M 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, August 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

Data Signals

Governance
16,9436 src
Financial
11,58810 src
Compliance
3,60615 src
Risk
2,1888 src
quality
3536 src
growth
3412 src
Trade
3291 src
ESG
1215 src
innovation
562 src
operational
251 src
corporate_structure
241 src
regulatory
31 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Cheadle is 7.8 years old. There are 117 <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
117
FCA regulated
41
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 64 (51%)Medium: 8 (6%)Large: 54 (43%)

Government Investment

Companies in Cheadle have been awarded 327 government contracts with a combined value of £493.2M. 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There are 5,409 active companies registered in Cheadle, out of 5,886 total. 8 (0%) are no longer active.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 35,577 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Cheadle. The largest category is Governance with 16,943 signals from 6 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.