Companies in Batley

United Kingdom|68.2% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
2,525
Active

2,525 active companies are registered in Batley with Companies House. Out of 2,859 companies ever registered here, 7 are no longer active — a 88% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 68.2% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (75%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is retail sale via mail order houses or via internet, with 164 companies. Batley is home to 46 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 42 government contracts worth £10.0M in total. The average company age is 6.0 years. The earliest company registration in Batley dates back to 1900.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

2,525
Active Companies
2,859
Total Registered
1900
Oldest Company
68.2%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
25%
66%
Pre-1990: 54
1990s: 33
2000s: 169
2010s: 717
2020s: 1,886

Data Signals

Governance
7,4175 src
Financial
4,15710 src
Compliance
1,32913 src
Risk
8487 src
Trade
2571 src
quality
1314 src
operational
461 src
growth
431 src
ESG
354 src
innovation
42 src
corporate_structure
21 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Batley is 6 years old. There are 46 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 16 registered charities operate locally.

6 yrs
Avg company age
46
FCA regulated
16
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 15 (44%)Medium: 1 (3%)Large: 18 (53%)

Government Investment

Companies in Batley have been awarded 42 government contracts with a combined value of £10.0M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Batley?

There are 2,525 active companies registered in Batley, out of 2,859 total. 7 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Batley?

The top industries in Batley include Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet (164 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (135 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (111 companies).

How fast is Batley growing as a business hub?

68.2% of currently active companies in Batley were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Batley?

Our database contains 14,269 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Batley. The largest category is Governance with 7,417 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Batley?

The oldest company registration in Batley dates back to 1900, spanning over 126 years of business history.

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