Companies in Worsley

United Kingdom|58% formed since 2020|10% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
317
Active

317 active companies are registered in Worsley with Companies House. Out of 372 companies ever registered here, 36 are no longer active — a 85% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 58% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (69%) 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 30 companies. Companies here hold 19 government contracts worth £6.3M in total. The average company age is 8.9 years. The earliest company registration in Worsley dates back to 1918.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

317
Active Companies
372
Total Registered
1918
Oldest Company
58%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
26%
60%
Pre-1990: 19
1990s: 13
2000s: 20
2010s: 96
2020s: 219

Data Signals

Governance
1,3185 src
Financial
1,1666 src
Risk
2176 src
Compliance
12010 src
Trade
342 src
growth
191 src
quality
182 src
ESG
113 src
operational
71 src
innovation
22 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Worsley is 8.9 years old. There are 9 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 3 registered charities operate locally.

8.9 yrs
Avg company age
9
FCA regulated
3
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 3 (50%)Medium: 1 (17%)Large: 2 (33%)

Government Investment

Companies in Worsley have been awarded 19 government contracts with a combined value of £6.3M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Worsley?

There are 317 active companies registered in Worsley, out of 372 total. 36 (10%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Worsley?

The top industries in Worsley include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (30 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (26 companies), Development of building projects (24 companies).

How fast is Worsley growing as a business hub?

58% of currently active companies in Worsley were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Worsley?

Our database contains 2,912 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Worsley. The largest category is Governance with 1,318 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Worsley?

The oldest company registration in Worsley dates back to 1918, spanning over 108 years of business history.

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