Companies in Nantwich

United Kingdom|51.8% formed since 2020|10% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
2,196
Active

2,196 active companies are registered in Nantwich with Companies House. Out of 2,596 companies ever registered here, 263 are no longer active — a 85% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 51.8% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (61%) 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 141 companies. Nantwich is home to 51 FCA-regulated firms and 23 registered charities. Companies here hold 22 government contracts worth £2.5M in total. The average company age is 8.7 years. The earliest company registration in Nantwich dates back to 1926.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

2,196
Active Companies
2,596
Total Registered
1926
Oldest Company
51.8%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
11%
33%
52%
Pre-1990: 55
1990s: 53
2000s: 286
2010s: 839
2020s: 1,344

Data Signals

Governance
8,9195 src
Financial
7,40810 src
Risk
1,2138 src
Compliance
96711 src
Trade
3332 src
quality
1174 src
innovation
672 src
operational
301 src
growth
282 src
ESG
154 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Nantwich is 8.7 years old. There are 51 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 23 registered charities operate locally.

8.7 yrs
Avg company age
51
FCA regulated
23
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 18 (56%)Medium: 1 (3%)Large: 13 (41%)

Government Investment

Companies in Nantwich have been awarded 22 government contracts with a combined value of £2.5M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Nantwich?

There are 2,196 active companies registered in Nantwich, out of 2,596 total. 263 (10%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Nantwich?

The top industries in Nantwich include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (141 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (126 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (97 companies).

How fast is Nantwich growing as a business hub?

51.8% of currently active companies in Nantwich were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Nantwich?

Our database contains 19,097 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Nantwich. The largest category is Governance with 8,919 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Nantwich?

The oldest company registration in Nantwich dates back to 1926, spanning over 100 years of business history.

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