Companies in Ormskirk

United Kingdom|50.5% formed since 2020|9% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
2,596
Active

2,596 active companies are registered in Ormskirk with Companies House. Out of 3,046 companies ever registered here, 266 are no longer active — a 85% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 50.5% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (60%) 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 173 companies. Ormskirk is home to 42 FCA-regulated firms and 29 registered charities. Companies here hold 25 government contracts worth £6.1M in total. The average company age is 8.9 years. The earliest company registration in Ormskirk dates back to 1907.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

2,596
Active Companies
3,046
Total Registered
1907
Oldest Company
50.5%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
10%
33%
52%
Pre-1990: 49
1990s: 89
2000s: 297
2010s: 996
2020s: 1,557

Data Signals

Governance
10,9305 src
Financial
8,93110 src
Risk
1,4409 src
Compliance
95011 src
Trade
3942 src
quality
2026 src
operational
401 src
growth
352 src
innovation
152 src
ESG
94 src
corporate_structure
31 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Ormskirk is 8.9 years old. There are 42 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 29 registered charities operate locally.

8.9 yrs
Avg company age
42
FCA regulated
29
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 19 (51%)Medium: 3 (8%)Large: 15 (41%)

Government Investment

Companies in Ormskirk have been awarded 25 government contracts with a combined value of £6.1M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Ormskirk?

There are 2,596 active companies registered in Ormskirk, out of 3,046 total. 266 (9%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Ormskirk?

The top industries in Ormskirk include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (173 companies), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (106 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (97 companies).

How fast is Ormskirk growing as a business hub?

50.5% of currently active companies in Ormskirk were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Ormskirk?

Our database contains 22,949 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Ormskirk. The largest category is Governance with 10,930 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Ormskirk?

The oldest company registration in Ormskirk dates back to 1907, spanning over 119 years of business history.

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