Companies in Kirkham

United Kingdom|50% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
80
Active

80 active companies are registered in Kirkham with Companies House. Out of 86 companies ever registered here, 0 are no longer active — a 93% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 50% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (54%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is agents involved in the sale of timber and building materials, with 7 companies. Companies here hold 23 government contracts worth £2.2M in total. The average company age is 10.0 years.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

80
Active Companies
86
Total Registered
1974
Oldest Company
50%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
19%
24%
50%
Pre-1990: 2
1990s: 4
2000s: 16
2010s: 21
2020s: 43

Data Signals

Governance
2382 src
Financial
1576 src
Risk
974 src
Compliance
525 src
growth
231 src
Trade
141 src
ESG
114 src
operational
41 src
quality
22 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Kirkham is 10 years old. There are 2 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 1 registered charities operate locally.

10 yrs
Avg company age
2
FCA regulated
1
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 2 (40%)Large: 3 (60%)

Government Investment

Companies in Kirkham have been awarded 23 government contracts with a combined value of £2.2M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Kirkham?

There are 80 active companies registered in Kirkham, out of 86 total. 0 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Kirkham?

The top industries in Kirkham include Agents involved in the sale of timber and building materials (7 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (6 companies).

How fast is Kirkham growing as a business hub?

50% of currently active companies in Kirkham were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Kirkham?

Our database contains 598 data signals across 9 categories for active companies in Kirkham. The largest category is Governance with 238 signals from 2 sources.

When was the first company registered in Kirkham?

The oldest company registration in Kirkham dates back to 1974, spanning over 52 years of business history.

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