Companies in Urmston

United Kingdom|48.9% formed since 2020|1% inactive|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
135
Active

135 active companies are registered in Urmston with Companies House. Out of 150 companies ever registered here, 2 are no longer active — a 90% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 48.9% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (51%) 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 10 companies. The average company age is 8.4 years. The earliest company registration in Urmston dates back to 1939.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

135
Active Companies
150
Total Registered
1939
Oldest Company
48.9%
Growth (2020s)

A diverse local economy with no single sector accounting for more than 15% of businesses.

Incorporation by Decade
13%
37%
46%
Pre-1990: 3
1990s: 4
2000s: 19
2010s: 55
2020s: 69

Data Signals

Governance
4355 src
Financial
3186 src
Compliance
1095 src
Risk
428 src
quality
93 src
Trade
51 src
ESG
52 src
operational
11 src
growth
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Urmston is 8.4 years old.

8.4 yrs
Avg company age

Government Investment

Companies in Urmston have been awarded 1 government contracts with a combined value of £0.0M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Urmston?

There are 135 active companies registered in Urmston, out of 150 total. 2 (1%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Urmston?

The top industries in Urmston include Management consultancy activities other than financial management (10 companies), Other service activities n.e.c. (6 companies).

How fast is Urmston growing as a business hub?

48.9% of currently active companies in Urmston were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Urmston?

Our database contains 925 data signals across 9 categories for active companies in Urmston. The largest category is Governance with 435 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Urmston?

The oldest company registration in Urmston dates back to 1939, spanning over 87 years of business history.

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