Companies in Rochdale

United Kingdom|64.4% formed since 2020|13% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
7,524
Active

7,524 active companies are based in Rochdale according to Companies House records. Out of 9,540 companies ever registered here, 1,244 are no longer active — a 79% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 64.4% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (83%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is retail sale via mail order houses or via internet, with 498 companies. 64 medium and large companies operate here, indicating a significant commercial presence. Rochdale is home to 141 FCA-regulated firms and 71 registered charities. Companies here hold 155 government contracts worth £95.9M in total. The average company age is 6.9 years. The earliest company registration in Rochdale dates back to 1868.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

7,524
Active Companies
9,540
Total Registered
1868
Oldest Company
64.4%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
24%
67%
Pre-1990: 156
1990s: 160
2000s: 573
2010s: 2,248
2020s: 6,272

Top Industries

Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet498→Buying and selling of own real estate387→Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate344→Other business support service activities n.e.c.244→Other service activities n.e.c.199→Management consultancy activities other than financial management186→Other human health activities179→Take-away food shops and mobile food stands175→Development of building projects150→Freight transport by road147→

Data Signals

Governance
31,2165 src
Financial
22,64110 src
Risk
3,90710 src
Compliance
2,41617 src
Trade
1,1382 src
quality
8644 src
growth
2002 src
ESG
1546 src
operational
1121 src
innovation
652 src
corporate_structure
21 src
regulatory
11 src

Top Companies in Rochdale

ZEN INTERNET LIMITED
Wired telecommunications activitiesEst. 199582 signals
DANISH CROWN UK LIMITED
Processing and preserving of meatEst. 1986100 signals
VALE MILL (ROCHDALE) LIMITED
Manufacture of other textiles n.e.c.Est. 194154 signals
LANGUAGE EMPIRE LIMITED
Translation and interpretation activitiesEst. 200547 signals
FOOTASYLUM LIMITED
Retail sale of clothing in specialised storesEst. 200560 signals
THE CASEY GROUP LIMITED
Activities of construction holding companiesEst. 200137 signals
DECKERS TRADING LTD
Production of meat and poultry meat productsEst. 198731 signals
THE SANCTUARY TRUST LIMITED
Other service activities n.e.c.Est. 199229 signals
SPRINGHILL HOSPICE (ROCHDALE)
Other human health activitiesEst. 198828 signals
ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Technical and vocational secondary educationEst. 196724 signals

Business Landscape

The average active company in Rochdale is 6.9 years old. There are 141 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 71 registered charities operate locally.

6.9 yrs
Avg company age
141
FCA regulated
71
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 47 (42%)Medium: 8 (7%)Large: 56 (50%)

Government Investment

Companies in Rochdale have been awarded 155 government contracts with a combined value of £95.9M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Rochdale?

There are 7,524 active companies registered in Rochdale, out of 9,540 total. 1,244 (13%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Rochdale?

The top industries in Rochdale include Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet (498 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (387 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (344 companies).

How fast is Rochdale growing as a business hub?

64.4% of currently active companies in Rochdale were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Rochdale?

Our database contains 62,716 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Rochdale. The largest category is Governance with 31,216 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Rochdale?

The oldest company registration in Rochdale dates back to 1868, spanning over 158 years of business history.

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