Companies in Burnley

United Kingdom|58.5% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
4,544
Active

4,544 active companies are registered in Burnley with Companies House. Out of 5,799 companies ever registered here, 17 are no longer active — a 78% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 58.5% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (67%) 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 219 companies. 61 medium and large companies operate here, indicating a significant commercial presence. Burnley is home to 126 FCA-regulated firms and 55 registered charities. Companies here hold 109 government contracts worth £267.7M in total. The average company age is 7.7 years. The earliest company registration in Burnley dates back to 1894.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

4,544
Active Companies
5,799
Total Registered
1894
Oldest Company
58.5%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
10%
33%
52%
Pre-1990: 120
1990s: 129
2000s: 599
2010s: 1,907
2020s: 3,044

Top Industries

Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate219→Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet210→Buying and selling of own real estate188→Management consultancy activities other than financial management117→Take-away food shops and mobile food stands109→Other service activities n.e.c.108→Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.99→Other business support service activities n.e.c.93→Other human health activities90→Dormant Company90→

Data Signals

Governance
13,7915 src
Financial
8,36311 src
Compliance
2,80614 src
Risk
1,89610 src
Trade
5002 src
quality
3214 src
growth
1182 src
ESG
1054 src
operational
861 src
innovation
272 src
corporate_structure
61 src
regulatory
11 src

Top Companies in Burnley

PENDLESIDE HOSPICE
Other human health activitiesEst. 198824 signals
EXERTIS (UK) LTD
Wholesale of computers, computer peripheral equipment and softwareEst. 198097 signals
BURNLEY LEISURE AND CULTURE
Performing artsEst. 201322 signals
EQUESTRIAN SURFACES LIMITED
Other specialised construction activities n.e.c.Est. 198621 signals
ALTHAMS TRAVEL SERVICES LIMITED
Travel agency activitiesEst. 189419 signals
VEKA PLC
Manufacture of plastic plates, sheets, tubes and profilesEst. 198286 signals
JAMES HARGREAVES(PLUMBERS'MERCHANTS)LIMITED
Wholesale of hardware, plumbing and heating equipment and suppliesEst. 192331 signals
ACORN RECOVERY PROJECTS
Specialists medical practice activitiesEst. 199727 signals
CALICO ENTERPRISE LIMITED
Other social work activities without accommodation n.e.c.Est. 200726 signals
CALICO HOMES LIMITED
Renting and operating of Housing Association real estateEst. 199925 signals

Business Landscape

The average active company in Burnley is 7.7 years old. There are 126 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 55 registered charities operate locally.

7.7 yrs
Avg company age
126
FCA regulated
55
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 69 (53%)Medium: 4 (3%)Large: 57 (44%)

Government Investment

Companies in Burnley have been awarded 109 government contracts with a combined value of £267.7M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Burnley?

There are 4,544 active companies registered in Burnley, out of 5,799 total. 17 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Burnley?

The top industries in Burnley include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (219 companies), Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet (210 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (188 companies).

How fast is Burnley growing as a business hub?

58.5% of currently active companies in Burnley were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Burnley?

Our database contains 28,020 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Burnley. The largest category is Governance with 13,791 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Burnley?

The oldest company registration in Burnley dates back to 1894, spanning over 132 years of business history.

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