Companies in Old Trafford

United Kingdom|52.7% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
74
Active

74 active companies are registered in Old Trafford with Companies House. Out of 86 companies ever registered here, 0 are no longer active — a 86% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 52.7% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (59%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is specialists medical practice activities, with 7 companies. The average company age is 11.7 years. The earliest company registration in Old Trafford dates back to 1877.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

74
Active Companies
86
Total Registered
1877
Oldest Company
52.7%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
9%
31%
51%
Pre-1990: 8
1990s: 4
2000s: 3
2010s: 27
2020s: 44

Data Signals

Governance
2365 src
Financial
1497 src
Compliance
556 src
Risk
407 src
Trade
21 src
ESG
22 src
innovation
22 src
quality
22 src
growth
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Old Trafford is 11.7 years old. There are 2 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 2 registered charities operate locally.

11.7 yrs
Avg company age
2
FCA regulated
2
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 2 (67%)Large: 1 (33%)

Government Investment

Companies in Old Trafford have been awarded 1 government contracts with a combined value of £0.1M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Old Trafford?

There are 74 active companies registered in Old Trafford, out of 86 total. 0 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Old Trafford?

The top industries in Old Trafford include Specialists medical practice activities (7 companies).

How fast is Old Trafford growing as a business hub?

52.7% of currently active companies in Old Trafford were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Old Trafford?

Our database contains 489 data signals across 9 categories for active companies in Old Trafford. The largest category is Governance with 236 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Old Trafford?

The oldest company registration in Old Trafford dates back to 1877, spanning over 149 years of business history.

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