Companies in Nantwich

United Kingdom|49.2% formed since 2020|1% inactive|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
2,303
Active

2,303 active companies are registered in Nantwich with Companies House. Out of 2,533 companies ever registered here, 13 are no longer active — a 91% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 49.2% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (53%) 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 148 companies. Nantwich is home to 57 FCA-regulated firms and 24 registered charities. Companies here hold 23 government contracts worth £2.7M 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, April 2026

2,303
Active Companies
2,533
Total Registered
1926
Oldest Company
49.2%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
12%
35%
48%
Pre-1990: 56
1990s: 55
2000s: 307
2010s: 892
2020s: 1,223

Data Signals

Governance
7,0875 src
Financial
4,52510 src
Compliance
1,51811 src
Risk
1,0499 src
Trade
1991 src
quality
774 src
operational
331 src
growth
252 src
innovation
222 src
ESG
174 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Nantwich is 8.7 years old. There are 57 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 24 registered charities operate locally.

8.7 yrs
Avg company age
57
FCA regulated
24
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 16 (48%)Medium: 1 (3%)Large: 16 (48%)

Government Investment

Companies in Nantwich have been awarded 23 government contracts with a combined value of £2.7M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Nantwich?

There are 2,303 active companies registered in Nantwich, out of 2,533 total. 13 (1%) are no longer active.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 (148 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (136 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (99 companies).

How fast is Nantwich growing as a business hub?

49.2% 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 14,552 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Nantwich. The largest category is Governance with 7,087 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.