Companies in Cheadle Hulme

United Kingdom|32.4% formed since 2020|9% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
620
Active

620 active companies are registered in Cheadle Hulme with Companies House. Out of 717 companies ever registered here, 62 are no longer active — a 86% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 32.4% 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 engineering activities, with 140 companies. Cheadle Hulme is home to 15 FCA-regulated firms. The average company age is 13.3 years.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

620
Active Companies
717
Total Registered
1972
Oldest Company
32.4%
Growth (2020s)

An established business centre with companies averaging 13.3 years of operation.

Incorporation by Decade
10%
23%
31%
33%
Pre-1990: 18
1990s: 73
2000s: 166
2010s: 221
2020s: 235

Data Signals

Governance
2,6925 src
Financial
2,4777 src
Risk
2607 src
Compliance
2268 src
Trade
692 src
quality
153 src
operational
51 src
innovation
42 src
corporate_structure
31 src
growth
21 src
ESG
21 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Cheadle Hulme is 13.3 years old. There are 15 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 2 registered charities operate locally.

13.3 yrs
Avg company age
15
FCA regulated
2
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 4 (40%)Medium: 1 (10%)Large: 5 (50%)

Government Investment

Companies in Cheadle Hulme have been awarded 1 government contracts with a combined value of £0.1M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Cheadle Hulme?

There are 620 active companies registered in Cheadle Hulme, out of 717 total. 62 (9%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Cheadle Hulme?

The top industries in Cheadle Hulme include Other engineering activities (140 companies), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (102 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (39 companies).

How fast is Cheadle Hulme growing as a business hub?

32.4% of currently active companies in Cheadle Hulme were incorporated since 2020, indicating moderate recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Cheadle Hulme?

Our database contains 5,755 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Cheadle Hulme. The largest category is Governance with 2,692 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Cheadle Hulme?

The oldest company registration in Cheadle Hulme dates back to 1972, spanning over 54 years of business history.

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