Companies in Cannock

United Kingdom|51% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
4,286
Active

4,286 active companies are registered in Cannock with Companies House. Out of 4,734 companies ever registered here, 17 are no longer active — a 91% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 51% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (56%) 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 213 companies. 55 medium and large companies operate here, indicating a significant commercial presence. Cannock is home to 102 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 159 government contracts worth £1.0B in total. The average company age is 8.9 years. The earliest company registration in Cannock dates back to 1900.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

4,286
Active Companies
4,734
Total Registered
1900
Oldest Company
51%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
11%
33%
51%
Pre-1990: 127
1990s: 143
2000s: 525
2010s: 1,543
2020s: 2,396

Data Signals

Governance
13,2345 src
Financial
8,52711 src
Compliance
2,71613 src
Risk
2,00410 src
Trade
5071 src
quality
1874 src
growth
1642 src
operational
1061 src
ESG
595 src
innovation
102 src
corporate_structure
61 src
regulatory
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Cannock is 8.9 years old. There are 102 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 20 registered charities operate locally.

8.9 yrs
Avg company age
102
FCA regulated
20
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 43 (44%)Medium: 8 (8%)Large: 47 (48%)

Government Investment

Companies in Cannock have been awarded 159 government contracts with a combined value of £1039.4M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Cannock?

There are 4,286 active companies registered in Cannock, out of 4,734 total. 17 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Cannock?

The top industries in Cannock include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (213 companies), Activities of other holding companies n.e.c. (158 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (155 companies).

How fast is Cannock growing as a business hub?

51% of currently active companies in Cannock were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Cannock?

Our database contains 27,521 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Cannock. The largest category is Governance with 13,234 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Cannock?

The oldest company registration in Cannock 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.