Companies in Staffordshire

United Kingdom|12.5% formed since 2020|1% inactive|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
1,070
Active

1,070 active companies are registered in Staffordshire with Companies House. Out of 1,157 companies ever registered here, 6 are no longer active — a 92% survival rate. The most common industry sector is other service activities n.e.c., with 42 companies. Staffordshire is home to 54 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 20 government contracts worth £3.9M in total. The average company age is 23.4 years, suggesting a mature business environment. The earliest company registration in Staffordshire dates back to 1896.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

1,070
Active Companies
1,157
Total Registered
1896
Oldest Company
12.5%
Growth (2020s)

An established business centre with companies averaging 23.4 years of operation.

Incorporation by Decade
13%
15%
55%
13%
Pre-1990: 146
1990s: 171
2000s: 638
2010s: 56
2020s: 146

Data Signals

Governance
3,8735 src
Financial
3,15010 src
Compliance
1,10112 src
Risk
7037 src
Trade
1702 src
ESG
1074 src
quality
793 src
operational
531 src
growth
211 src
corporate_structure
121 src
innovation
72 src
regulatory
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Staffordshire is 23.4 years old. There are 54 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 13 registered charities operate locally.

23.4 yrs
Avg company age
54
FCA regulated
13
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 19 (30%)Medium: 5 (8%)Large: 40 (63%)

Government Investment

Companies in Staffordshire have been awarded 20 government contracts with a combined value of £3.9M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Staffordshire?

There are 1,070 active companies registered in Staffordshire, out of 1,157 total. 6 (1%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Staffordshire?

The top industries in Staffordshire include Other service activities n.e.c. (42 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (40 companies), Dormant Company (36 companies).

How fast is Staffordshire growing as a business hub?

12.5% of currently active companies in Staffordshire were incorporated since 2020, indicating steady recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Staffordshire?

Our database contains 9,277 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Staffordshire. The largest category is Governance with 3,873 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Staffordshire?

The oldest company registration in Staffordshire dates back to 1896, spanning over 130 years of business history.

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