Companies in Lancs

United Kingdom|3.5% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
398
Active

398 active companies are registered in Lancs with Companies House. Out of 462 companies ever registered here, 0 are no longer active — a 86% survival rate. 46% of companies predate 2000, reflecting Lancs's long-established commercial heritage. The most common industry sector is other letting and operating of own or leased real estate, with 18 companies. Lancs is home to 23 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 50 government contracts worth £215.0M in total. The average company age is 31.9 years, suggesting a mature business environment. The earliest company registration in Lancs dates back to 1870.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

398
Active Companies
462
Total Registered
1870
Oldest Company
3.5%
Growth (2020s)

An established business centre with companies averaging 31.9 years of operation.

Incorporation by Decade
33%
44%
13%
Pre-1990: 154
1990s: 28
2000s: 204
2010s: 61
2020s: 15

Data Signals

Governance
1,4635 src
Financial
1,1119 src
Compliance
3179 src
Risk
2537 src
Trade
661 src
growth
521 src
quality
423 src
operational
271 src
ESG
144 src
corporate_structure
21 src
innovation
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Lancs is 31.9 years old. There are 23 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 3 registered charities operate locally.

31.9 yrs
Avg company age
23
FCA regulated
3
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 4 (21%)Medium: 3 (16%)Large: 12 (63%)

Government Investment

Companies in Lancs have been awarded 50 government contracts with a combined value of £215.0M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Lancs?

There are 398 active companies registered in Lancs, out of 462 total. 0 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Lancs?

The top industries in Lancs include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (18 companies), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (17 companies), Electrical installation (12 companies).

How fast is Lancs growing as a business hub?

3.5% of currently active companies in Lancs were incorporated since 2020, indicating steady recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Lancs?

Our database contains 3,348 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Lancs. The largest category is Governance with 1,463 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Lancs?

The oldest company registration in Lancs dates back to 1870, spanning over 156 years of business history.

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