Companies in Wigan

United Kingdom|58.7% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
9,364
Active

9,364 active companies are based in Wigan according to Companies House records. Out of 10,557 companies ever registered here, 21 are no longer active — a 89% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 58.7% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (65%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is management consultancy activities other than financial management, with 661 companies. 76 medium and large companies operate here, indicating a significant commercial presence. Wigan is home to 207 FCA-regulated firms and 99 registered charities. Companies here hold 271 government contracts worth £164.3B in total. The average company age is 7.2 years. The earliest company registration in Wigan dates back to 1904.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

9,364
Active Companies
10,557
Total Registered
1904
Oldest Company
58.7%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
9%
30%
57%
Pre-1990: 154
1990s: 196
2000s: 937
2010s: 3,213
2020s: 6,057

Top Industries

Management consultancy activities other than financial management661→Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate521→Buying and selling of own real estate377→Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet209→Development of building projects198→Freight transport by road196→Other business support service activities n.e.c.189→Activities of head offices174→Electrical installation171→Hairdressing and other beauty treatment168→

Data Signals

Governance
28,6335 src
Financial
16,59011 src
Compliance
5,44114 src
Risk
3,51910 src
Trade
6592 src
quality
5204 src
growth
2832 src
operational
1831 src
ESG
1676 src
innovation
342 src
corporate_structure
81 src
regulatory
21 src

Top Companies in Wigan

WIGAN RUGBY LEAGUE CLUB LIMITED
Operation of sports facilitiesEst. 192121 signals
AINSCOUGH CRANE HIRE LTD
Other specialised construction activities n.e.c.Est. 1996102 signals
MILLIKEN INDUSTRIALS LIMITED
Manufacture of woven or tufted carpets and rugsEst. 192070 signals
KEEP BRITAIN TIDY
Other social work activities without accommodation n.e.c.Est. 199830 signals
WIGAN AND LEIGH HOSPICE
Other human health activitiesEst. 198229 signals
GATHURST GOLF CLUB LIMITED
Activities of sport clubsEst. 196317 signals
A. CONNOLLY LIMITED
Construction of domestic buildingsEst. 199949 signals
PRODUCT CARE TRADING LIMITED
Wholesale of radio, television goods & electrical household appliances (other than records, tapes, CD's & video tapes and the equipment used for playing them)Est. 200924 signals
INSPIRING HEALTHY LIFESTYLES
Operation of arts facilitiesEst. 200223 signals
FRANK KING (WIGAN) LIMITED
Wholesale of meat and meat productsEst. 197822 signals

Business Landscape

The average active company in Wigan is 7.2 years old. There are 207 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 99 registered charities operate locally.

7.2 yrs
Avg company age
207
FCA regulated
99
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 98 (56%)Medium: 15 (9%)Large: 61 (35%)

Government Investment

Companies in Wigan have been awarded 271 government contracts with a combined value of £164307.1M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Wigan?

There are 9,364 active companies registered in Wigan, out of 10,557 total. 21 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Wigan?

The top industries in Wigan include Management consultancy activities other than financial management (661 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (521 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (377 companies).

How fast is Wigan growing as a business hub?

58.7% of currently active companies in Wigan were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Wigan?

Our database contains 56,039 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Wigan. The largest category is Governance with 28,633 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Wigan?

The oldest company registration in Wigan dates back to 1904, spanning over 122 years of business history.

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