Companies in Lichfield

United Kingdom|46.5% formed since 2020|12% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
4,430
Active

4,430 active companies are registered in Lichfield with Companies House. Out of 5,558 companies ever registered here, 692 are no longer active — a 80% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 46.5% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (60%) 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 289 companies. 72 medium and large companies operate here, indicating a significant commercial presence. Lichfield is home to 102 FCA-regulated firms and 45 registered charities. Companies here hold 173 government contracts worth £404.7M in total. The average company age is 10.5 years. The earliest company registration in Lichfield dates back to 1901.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

4,430
Active Companies
5,558
Total Registered
1901
Oldest Company
46.5%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
12%
33%
48%
Pre-1990: 182
1990s: 181
2000s: 675
2010s: 1,818
2020s: 2,642

Top Industries

Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate289→Management consultancy activities other than financial management227→Buying and selling of own real estate169→Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.166→Other business support service activities n.e.c.120→Dormant Company98→Development of building projects94→Other service activities n.e.c.91→Residents property management83→Other professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c.83→

Data Signals

Governance
18,3676 src
Financial
16,00811 src
Risk
2,85110 src
Compliance
2,19215 src
quality
1,1274 src
Trade
7132 src
growth
2162 src
ESG
1676 src
innovation
702 src
operational
691 src
corporate_structure
221 src
regulatory
21 src

Top Companies in Lichfield

ST. GILES HOSPICE
Hospital activitiesEst. 197957 signals
VOYAGE 1 LIMITED
Residential care activities for learning difficulties, mental health and substance abuseEst. 1988694 signals
DE MONTFORT FINE ART LIMITED
Retail sale in commercial art galleriesEst. 198950 signals
ACCESS BOOKINGS LIMITED
Other reservation service activities n.e.c.Est. 200335 signals
VOYAGE LIMITED
Other service activities n.e.c.Est. 1996121 signals
AGRIAL FRESH PRODUCE LTD
Other processing and preserving of fruit and vegetablesEst. 199895 signals
NORGREN LIMITED
Wholesale of other machinery and equipmentEst. 1956103 signals
WALTER TIPPER,LIMITED
Agents involved in the sale of timber and building materialsEst. 194649 signals
WREKIN PRODUCTS LIMITED
Manufacture of other fabricated metal products n.e.c.Est. 199138 signals
PALLETWAYS (UK) LIMITED
Freight transport by roadEst. 199437 signals

Business Landscape

The average active company in Lichfield is 10.5 years old. There are 102 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 45 registered charities operate locally.

10.5 yrs
Avg company age
102
FCA regulated
45
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 62 (46%)Medium: 6 (4%)Large: 66 (49%)

Government Investment

Companies in Lichfield have been awarded 173 government contracts with a combined value of £404.7M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Lichfield?

There are 4,430 active companies registered in Lichfield, out of 5,558 total. 692 (12%) 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 (289 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (227 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (169 companies).

How fast is Lichfield growing as a business hub?

46.5% 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 41,804 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Lichfield. The largest category is Governance with 18,367 signals from 6 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.