Companies in Cradley Heath

United Kingdom|50.8% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
1,507
Active

1,507 active companies are registered in Cradley Heath with Companies House. Out of 1,688 companies ever registered here, 2 are no longer active — a 89% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 50.8% 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 buying and selling of own real estate, with 80 companies. Cradley Heath is home to 24 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 20 government contracts worth £16.8M in total. The average company age is 9.9 years. The earliest company registration in Cradley Heath dates back to 1911.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

1,507
Active Companies
1,688
Total Registered
1911
Oldest Company
50.8%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
14%
29%
50%
Pre-1990: 54
1990s: 65
2000s: 234
2010s: 496
2020s: 839

Data Signals

Governance
4,7155 src
Financial
2,8589 src
Compliance
82511 src
Risk
6868 src
Trade
1911 src
quality
1034 src
operational
341 src
growth
222 src
ESG
196 src
corporate_structure
81 src
innovation
62 src
regulatory
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Cradley Heath is 9.9 years old. There are 24 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 7 registered charities operate locally.

9.9 yrs
Avg company age
24
FCA regulated
7
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 7 (32%)Medium: 1 (5%)Large: 14 (64%)

Government Investment

Companies in Cradley Heath have been awarded 20 government contracts with a combined value of £16.8M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Cradley Heath?

There are 1,507 active companies registered in Cradley Heath, out of 1,688 total. 2 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Cradley Heath?

The top industries in Cradley Heath include Buying and selling of own real estate (80 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (56 companies), Dormant Company (49 companies).

How fast is Cradley Heath growing as a business hub?

50.8% of currently active companies in Cradley Heath were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Cradley Heath?

Our database contains 9,468 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Cradley Heath. The largest category is Governance with 4,715 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Cradley Heath?

The oldest company registration in Cradley Heath dates back to 1911, spanning over 115 years of business history.

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