Companies in High Peak

United Kingdom|43.9% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
1,427
Active

1,427 active companies are registered in High Peak with Companies House. Out of 1,555 companies ever registered here, 0 are no longer active — a 92% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 43.9% 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 other letting and operating of own or leased real estate, with 78 companies. High Peak is home to 25 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 28 government contracts worth £11.5M in total. The average company age is 10.8 years. The earliest company registration in High Peak dates back to 1900.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

1,427
Active Companies
1,555
Total Registered
1900
Oldest Company
43.9%
Growth (2020s)

A diverse local economy with no single sector accounting for more than 15% of businesses.

Incorporation by Decade
15%
34%
44%
Pre-1990: 52
1990s: 74
2000s: 226
2010s: 523
2020s: 680

Data Signals

Governance
4,5075 src
Financial
2,8199 src
Compliance
9538 src
Risk
4827 src
Trade
1511 src
quality
683 src
operational
321 src
growth
302 src
innovation
172 src
ESG
52 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in High Peak is 10.8 years old. There are 25 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 15 registered charities operate locally.

10.8 yrs
Avg company age
25
FCA regulated
15
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 8 (62%)Medium: 2 (15%)Large: 3 (23%)

Government Investment

Companies in High Peak have been awarded 28 government contracts with a combined value of £11.5M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in High Peak?

There are 1,427 active companies registered in High Peak, out of 1,555 total. 0 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in High Peak?

The top industries in High Peak include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (78 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (74 companies), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (57 companies).

How fast is High Peak growing as a business hub?

43.9% of currently active companies in High Peak were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in High Peak?

Our database contains 9,064 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in High Peak. The largest category is Governance with 4,507 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in High Peak?

The oldest company registration in High Peak 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.