Companies in Crewe

United Kingdom|55.2% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
4,812
Active

4,812 active companies are registered in Crewe with Companies House. Out of 5,495 companies ever registered here, 14 are no longer active — a 88% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 55.2% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (61%) 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 232 companies. 67 medium and large companies operate here, indicating a significant commercial presence. Crewe is home to 127 FCA-regulated firms and 39 registered charities. Companies here hold 133 government contracts worth £446.6M in total. The average company age is 7.8 years. The earliest company registration in Crewe dates back to 1893.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

4,812
Active Companies
5,495
Total Registered
1893
Oldest Company
55.2%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
10%
33%
53%
Pre-1990: 97
1990s: 134
2000s: 550
2010s: 1,798
2020s: 2,916

Top Industries

Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate232→Management consultancy activities other than financial management186→Other business support service activities n.e.c.155→Freight transport by road154→Buying and selling of own real estate152→Other service activities n.e.c.134→Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.127→Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet121→Information technology consultancy activities111→Dormant Company106→

Data Signals

Governance
14,7045 src
Financial
9,11710 src
Compliance
3,09814 src
Risk
1,87510 src
Trade
4862 src
quality
2474 src
growth
1352 src
ESG
1305 src
operational
671 src
corporate_structure
261 src
innovation
242 src

Top Companies in Crewe

MORNING FOODS,LIMITED
Grain millingEst. 1942105 signals
BAYWATER HEALTHCARE UK LIMITED
Other human health activitiesEst. 201330 signals
ALLIANCE DISPOSABLES LIMITED
Other retail sale in non-specialised storesEst. 1999109 signals
UK FUELS LIMITED
Wholesale of other fuels and related productsEst. 198896 signals
MEDTRADE PRODUCTS LIMITED
Other manufacturing n.e.c.Est. 199920 signals
KINDERTONS LIMITED
Renting and leasing of cars and light motor vehiclesEst. 199995 signals
LIFESTYLE SERVICES GROUP LIMITED
Activities of insurance agents and brokersEst. 200486 signals
FAYREFIELD FOODS LIMITED
Wholesale of dairy products, eggs and edible oils and fatsEst. 198278 signals
LIKEWIZE SERVICES UK LIMITED
Other telecommunications activitiesEst. 201347 signals
THE RAILWAY CHILDREN
Other social work activities without accommodation n.e.c.Est. 199626 signals

Business Landscape

The average active company in Crewe is 7.8 years old. There are 127 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 39 registered charities operate locally.

7.8 yrs
Avg company age
127
FCA regulated
39
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 37 (36%)Medium: 6 (6%)Large: 61 (59%)

Government Investment

Companies in Crewe have been awarded 133 government contracts with a combined value of £446.6M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Crewe?

There are 4,812 active companies registered in Crewe, out of 5,495 total. 14 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Crewe?

The top industries in Crewe include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (232 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (186 companies), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (155 companies).

How fast is Crewe growing as a business hub?

55.2% of currently active companies in Crewe were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Crewe?

Our database contains 29,909 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Crewe. The largest category is Governance with 14,704 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Crewe?

The oldest company registration in Crewe dates back to 1893, spanning over 133 years of business history.

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