Companies in Alderley Edge

United Kingdom|42.7% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
1,025
Active

1,025 active companies are registered in Alderley Edge with Companies House. Out of 1,101 companies ever registered here, 3 are no longer active — a 93% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 42.7% of current companies established since 2020. A wave of registrations in the 2010s accounts for 37% of active companies, pointing to a decade of strong entrepreneurial activity. The most common industry sector is development of building projects, with 106 companies. The area hosts 128 large enterprises, 22 small firms. Alderley Edge is home to 16 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 74 government contracts worth £10.4M in total. The average company age is 12.1 years. The earliest company registration in Alderley Edge dates back to 1921.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

1,025
Active Companies
1,101
Total Registered
1921
Oldest Company
42.7%
Growth (2020s)

An established business centre with companies averaging 12.1 years of operation.

Incorporation by Decade
10%
34%
43%
Pre-1990: 81
1990s: 66
2000s: 107
2010s: 379
2020s: 468

Data Signals

Governance
3,3625 src
Financial
2,00910 src
Risk
1,0396 src
Compliance
66710 src
growth
752 src
Trade
701 src
quality
594 src
ESG
286 src
innovation
122 src
corporate_structure
51 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Alderley Edge is 12.1 years old. There are 16 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 6 registered charities operate locally.

12.1 yrs
Avg company age
16
FCA regulated
6
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 22 (14%)Medium: 2 (1%)Large: 128 (84%)

Government Investment

Companies in Alderley Edge have been awarded 74 government contracts with a combined value of £10.4M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Alderley Edge?

There are 1,025 active companies registered in Alderley Edge, out of 1,101 total. 3 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Alderley Edge?

The top industries in Alderley Edge include Development of building projects (106 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (87 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (83 companies).

How fast is Alderley Edge growing as a business hub?

42.7% of currently active companies in Alderley Edge were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Alderley Edge?

Our database contains 7,326 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Alderley Edge. The largest category is Governance with 3,362 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Alderley Edge?

The oldest company registration in Alderley Edge dates back to 1921, spanning over 105 years of business history.

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