Companies in Lichfield

United Kingdom|45.8% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
4,462
Active

4,462 active companies are registered in Lichfield with Companies House. Out of 5,238 companies ever registered here, 24 are no longer active — a 85% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 45.8% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (54%) 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 274 companies. 70 medium and large companies operate here, indicating a significant commercial presence. Lichfield is home to 106 FCA-regulated firms and 47 registered charities. Companies here hold 184 government contracts worth £407.4M in total. The average company age is 10.2 years. The earliest company registration in Lichfield dates back to 1901.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

4,462
Active Companies
5,238
Total Registered
1901
Oldest Company
45.8%
Growth (2020s)

A diverse local economy with no single sector accounting for more than 15% of businesses.

Incorporation by Decade
13%
35%
46%
Pre-1990: 185
1990s: 182
2000s: 662
2010s: 1,811
2020s: 2,398

Data Signals

Governance
13,9815 src
Financial
8,99911 src
Compliance
3,23014 src
Risk
2,23310 src
quality
7083 src
Trade
4232 src
growth
1911 src
ESG
1536 src
operational
621 src
innovation
352 src
corporate_structure
111 src
regulatory
21 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Lichfield is 10.2 years old. There are 106 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 47 registered charities operate locally.

10.2 yrs
Avg company age
106
FCA regulated
47
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 67 (49%)Medium: 5 (4%)Large: 65 (47%)

Government Investment

Companies in Lichfield have been awarded 184 government contracts with a combined value of £407.4M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Lichfield?

There are 4,462 active companies registered in Lichfield, out of 5,238 total. 24 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Lichfield?

The top industries in Lichfield include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (274 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (235 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (172 companies).

How fast is Lichfield growing as a business hub?

45.8% of currently active companies in Lichfield were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Lichfield?

Our database contains 30,028 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Lichfield. The largest category is Governance with 13,981 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Lichfield?

The oldest company registration in Lichfield dates back to 1901, spanning over 125 years of business history.

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