Companies in Oldham

United Kingdom|64% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
13,033
Active

13,033 active companies are based in Oldham according to Companies House records. Out of 15,093 companies ever registered here, 36 are no longer active — a 86% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 64% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (72%) 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 723 companies. 93 medium and large companies operate here, indicating a significant commercial presence. Oldham is home to 265 FCA-regulated firms and 109 registered charities. Companies here hold 124 government contracts worth £325.4M in total. The average company age is 6.4 years. The earliest company registration in Oldham dates back to 1899.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

13,033
Active Companies
15,093
Total Registered
1899
Oldest Company
64%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
28%
62%
Pre-1990: 224
1990s: 258
2000s: 1,097
2010s: 4,194
2020s: 9,320

Top Industries

Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate723→Buying and selling of own real estate612→Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet567→Other business support service activities n.e.c.407→Management consultancy activities other than financial management347→Other service activities n.e.c.304→Other human health activities277→Take-away food shops and mobile food stands253→Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.223→Development of building projects216→

Data Signals

Governance
39,3615 src
Financial
21,83011 src
Compliance
6,88714 src
Risk
4,34810 src
Trade
8772 src
quality
7685 src
ESG
1565 src
operational
1441 src
growth
1373 src
innovation
312 src
corporate_structure
31 src
regulatory
11 src

Top Companies in Oldham

DR KERSHAW'S HOSPICE
Other human health activitiesEst. 200424 signals
MOLNLYCKE HEALTH CARE LIMITED
Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical productsEst. 199894 signals
JAMES BRIGGS LIMITED
Manufacture of other chemical products n.e.c.Est. 201345 signals
INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineeringEst. 198541 signals
PENNINE MENCAP
Other social work activities without accommodation n.e.c.Est. 201224 signals
MAHDLO (OLDHAM YOUTH ZONE)
Operation of arts facilitiesEst. 200920 signals
ULTIMATE PRODUCTS UK LIMITED
Wholesale of textilesEst. 199796 signals
FUTURE DIRECTIONS CIC
Other human health activitiesEst. 201226 signals
BRIDGING THE GAP LTD
Social work activities without accommodation for the elderly and disabledEst. 200520 signals
MOORSIDE SPORTS CLUB LTD
Other sports activitiesEst. 201320 signals

Business Landscape

The average active company in Oldham is 6.4 years old. There are 265 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 109 registered charities operate locally.

6.4 yrs
Avg company age
265
FCA regulated
109
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 66 (42%)Medium: 12 (8%)Large: 81 (51%)

Government Investment

Companies in Oldham have been awarded 124 government contracts with a combined value of £325.4M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Oldham?

There are 13,033 active companies registered in Oldham, out of 15,093 total. 36 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Oldham?

The top industries in Oldham include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (723 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (612 companies), Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet (567 companies).

How fast is Oldham growing as a business hub?

64% of currently active companies in Oldham were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Oldham?

Our database contains 74,543 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Oldham. The largest category is Governance with 39,361 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Oldham?

The oldest company registration in Oldham dates back to 1899, spanning over 127 years of business history.

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