Companies in Sheffield

United Kingdom|54.4% formed since 2020|1% inactive|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
33,989
Active

33,989 active companies are currently registered in Sheffield, a major UK business hub. Out of 39,081 companies ever registered here, 205 are no longer active — a 87% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 54.4% 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 1,826 companies. The area hosts 359 large enterprises, 385 small firms. Sheffield is home to 659 FCA-regulated firms and 455 registered charities. Companies here hold 2,488 government contracts worth £6.2B in total. The average company age is 8.6 years. The earliest company registration in Sheffield dates back to 1862.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

33,989
Active Companies
39,081
Total Registered
1862
Oldest Company
54.4%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
10%
32%
53%
Pre-1990: 1,214
1990s: 1,050
2000s: 3,920
2010s: 12,335
2020s: 20,562

Top Industries

Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate1,826→Buying and selling of own real estate1,426→Management consultancy activities other than financial management1,117→Other business support service activities n.e.c.1,000→Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet909→Dormant Company783→Other human health activities666→Development of building projects637→Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.614→Information technology consultancy activities611→

Data Signals

Governance
104,4635 src
Financial
63,34611 src
Compliance
21,46516 src
Risk
15,15411 src
Trade
3,1122 src
growth
2,5572 src
quality
2,1475 src
ESG
7396 src
innovation
4732 src
operational
4281 src
corporate_structure
631 src
regulatory
101 src

Top Companies in Sheffield

GRIPPLE LIMITED
Manufacture of other fabricated metal products n.e.c.Est. 198376 signals
ST. LUKE'S HOSPICE
Other human health activitiesEst. 196733 signals
LEVIAT LIMITED
Manufacture of metal structures and parts of structuresEst. 192577 signals
SHEFFIELD CITY TRUST
Operation of sports facilitiesEst. 198743 signals
SIG TRADING LIMITED
Other building completion and finishingEst. 1979104 signals
SHEFFIELD FORGEMASTERS ENGINEERING LIMITED
Manufacture of basic iron and steel and of ferro-alloysEst. 200398 signals
SCHAEFFLER (UK) LIMITED
Manufacture of bearings, gears, gearing and driving elementsEst. 195595 signals
VOLUNTARY ACTION SHEFFIELD
Activities of other membership organizations n.e.c.Est. 192633 signals
HALLAMSHIRE GOLF CLUB LIMITED
Operation of sports facilitiesEst. 191125 signals
FIRVALE COMMUNITY HUB
Other information service activities n.e.c.Est. 201323 signals

Business Landscape

The average active company in Sheffield is 8.6 years old. There are 659 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 455 registered charities operate locally.

8.6 yrs
Avg company age
659
FCA regulated
455
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 385 (49%)Medium: 47 (6%)Large: 359 (45%)

Government Investment

Companies in Sheffield have been awarded 2,488 government contracts with a combined value of £6226.5M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Sheffield?

There are 33,989 active companies registered in Sheffield, out of 39,081 total. 205 (1%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Sheffield?

The top industries in Sheffield include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (1,826 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (1,426 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (1,117 companies).

How fast is Sheffield growing as a business hub?

54.4% of currently active companies in Sheffield were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Sheffield?

Our database contains 213,957 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Sheffield. The largest category is Governance with 104,463 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Sheffield?

The oldest company registration in Sheffield dates back to 1862, spanning over 164 years of business history.

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