Companies in Stockport

United Kingdom|52.3% formed since 2020|11% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
18,794
Active

18,794 active companies are based in Stockport according to Companies House records. Out of 23,111 companies ever registered here, 2,501 are no longer active — a 81% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 52.3% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (65%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is management consultancy activities other than financial management, with 1,073 companies. The area hosts 228 large enterprises, 175 small firms. Stockport is home to 349 FCA-regulated firms and 126 registered charities. Companies here hold 671 government contracts worth £1.8B in total. The average company age is 9.2 years. The earliest company registration in Stockport dates back to 1873.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

18,794
Active Companies
23,111
Total Registered
1873
Oldest Company
52.3%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
11%
30%
53%
Pre-1990: 653
1990s: 594
2000s: 2,520
2010s: 6,926
2020s: 12,150

Top Industries

Management consultancy activities other than financial management1,073→Buying and selling of own real estate988→Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate986→Other business support service activities n.e.c.959→Residents property management550→Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet484→Information technology consultancy activities434→Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.430→Other service activities n.e.c.402→Development of building projects399→

Data Signals

Governance
79,4426 src
Financial
64,59811 src
Risk
10,8799 src
Compliance
7,77417 src
Trade
2,5422 src
quality
1,5914 src
growth
7882 src
ESG
5496 src
innovation
3042 src
operational
1901 src
corporate_structure
421 src
regulatory
51 src

Top Companies in Stockport

ELECTRICITY NORTH WEST LIMITED
Distribution of electricityEst. 1989152 signals
NHS PROPERTY SERVICES LIMITED
Management of real estate on a fee or contract basisEst. 201178 signals
NEXPERIA UK LTD.
Manufacture of electronic componentsEst. 2006112 signals
CAMBUS LIMITED
Other urban, suburban or metropolitan passenger land transport (not underground, metro or similar)Est. 1984102 signals
FREDERIC ROBINSON LIMITED
Manufacture of beerEst. 192099 signals
CARE IN MIND LIMITED
Other human health activitiesEst. 200944 signals
OCU SERVICES LIMITED
Other specialised construction activities n.e.c.Est. 199738 signals
STOCKPORT GRAMMAR SCHOOL
Pre-primary educationEst. 2007110 signals
MIDLAND RED (SOUTH) LIMITED
Other urban, suburban or metropolitan passenger land transport (not underground, metro or similar)Est. 1981103 signals
STOCKPORT HOMES LIMITED
Management of real estate on a fee or contract basisEst. 200288 signals

Business Landscape

The average active company in Stockport is 9.2 years old. There are 349 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 126 registered charities operate locally.

9.2 yrs
Avg company age
349
FCA regulated
126
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 175 (41%)Medium: 22 (5%)Large: 228 (54%)

Government Investment

Companies in Stockport have been awarded 671 government contracts with a combined value of £1789.1M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Stockport?

There are 18,794 active companies registered in Stockport, out of 23,111 total. 2,501 (11%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Stockport?

The top industries in Stockport include Management consultancy activities other than financial management (1,073 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (988 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (986 companies).

How fast is Stockport growing as a business hub?

52.3% of currently active companies in Stockport were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Stockport?

Our database contains 168,704 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Stockport. The largest category is Governance with 79,442 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Stockport?

The oldest company registration in Stockport dates back to 1873, spanning over 153 years of business history.

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