Companies in Morecambe

United Kingdom|53.7% formed since 2020|10% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
1,857
Active

1,857 active companies are registered in Morecambe with Companies House. Out of 2,221 companies ever registered here, 221 are no longer active — a 84% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 53.7% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (66%) 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 166 companies. Morecambe is home to 41 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 19 government contracts worth £20.5M in total. The average company age is 8.6 years. The earliest company registration in Morecambe dates back to 1909.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

1,857
Active Companies
2,221
Total Registered
1909
Oldest Company
53.7%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
11%
29%
57%
Pre-1990: 38
1990s: 48
2000s: 232
2010s: 629
2020s: 1,232

Data Signals

Governance
7,7945 src
Financial
6,0889 src
Risk
9407 src
Compliance
69613 src
quality
2334 src
Trade
2152 src
innovation
402 src
operational
401 src
growth
282 src
ESG
92 src
regulatory
21 src
corporate_structure
21 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Morecambe is 8.6 years old. There are 41 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 19 registered charities operate locally.

8.6 yrs
Avg company age
41
FCA regulated
19
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 3 (20%)Medium: 2 (13%)Large: 10 (67%)

Government Investment

Companies in Morecambe have been awarded 19 government contracts with a combined value of £20.5M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Morecambe?

There are 1,857 active companies registered in Morecambe, out of 2,221 total. 221 (10%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Morecambe?

The top industries in Morecambe include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (166 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (73 companies), Activities of other holding companies n.e.c. (55 companies).

How fast is Morecambe growing as a business hub?

53.7% of currently active companies in Morecambe were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Morecambe?

Our database contains 16,087 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Morecambe. The largest category is Governance with 7,794 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Morecambe?

The oldest company registration in Morecambe dates back to 1909, spanning over 117 years of business history.

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