Companies in Middlewich

United Kingdom|50.6% formed since 2020|11% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
650
Active

650 active companies are registered in Middlewich with Companies House. Out of 805 companies ever registered here, 87 are no longer active — a 81% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 50.6% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (64%) 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 29 companies. Middlewich is home to 14 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 21 government contracts worth £12.2M in total. The average company age is 9.8 years.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

650
Active Companies
805
Total Registered
1953
Oldest Company
50.6%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
11%
31%
52%
Pre-1990: 22
1990s: 23
2000s: 90
2010s: 250
2020s: 416

Data Signals

Governance
2,7536 src
Financial
2,3756 src
Risk
3847 src
Compliance
26011 src
Trade
2032 src
quality
313 src
growth
282 src
operational
261 src
innovation
162 src
ESG
134 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Middlewich is 9.8 years old. There are 14 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 1 registered charities operate locally.

9.8 yrs
Avg company age
14
FCA regulated
1
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 13 (43%)Medium: 5 (17%)Large: 12 (40%)

Government Investment

Companies in Middlewich have been awarded 21 government contracts with a combined value of £12.2M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Middlewich?

There are 650 active companies registered in Middlewich, out of 805 total. 87 (11%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Middlewich?

The top industries in Middlewich include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (29 companies), Residents property management (23 companies), Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (20 companies).

How fast is Middlewich growing as a business hub?

50.6% of currently active companies in Middlewich were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Middlewich?

Our database contains 6,089 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Middlewich. The largest category is Governance with 2,753 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Middlewich?

The oldest company registration in Middlewich dates back to 1953, spanning over 73 years of business history.

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