Companies in St. Helens
DistrictNorth West
Live companies7,779registered office in St. Helens
New, past 12 months1,08113.9% of live companies
Median age5 yrsof live companies
In liquidation or administration500.6%
Oldest still active1880incorporated 19 Oct 1880
When they were founded
Live companies by year of incorporation, past 15 years.
Where
St. Helens, North West
Towns in St. Helens
Live companies by town.
St Helens (St. Helens)4,227Newton-le-Willows929Haydock764St Helens317Rainford284Billinge131Widnes22Prescot16Wigan14Merseyside6Bold St Helens3Warrington3Ashton Road2Ashton Road, Newton le Willows2Ashton in Makerfield2Newton le Willow2Saint Helens2Altrincham1Bold1Bold Heath Widnes1Garswood1Garswood Nr Wigan1Lancashire1Rainhill1
Most common activities
Main activity of live companies in St. Helens, excluding dormant and non-trading.
| Activity | Companies | Count |
|---|---|---|
| Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 68209 | 339 | |
| Buying and selling of own real estate 68100 | 331 | |
| Management consultancy activities other than financial management 70229 | 236 | |
| Other business support service activities n.e.c. 82990 | 231 | |
| Freight transport by road 49410 | 221 | |
| Dispensing chemist in specialised stores 47730 | 174 | |
| Development of building projects 41100 | 172 | |
| Other service activities n.e.c. 96090 | 165 | |
| Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 47910 | 162 | |
| Hairdressing and other beauty treatment 96020 | 158 | |
| Take-away food shops and mobile food stands 56103 | 157 | |
| Other human health activities 86900 | 150 |
Oldest companies in St. Helens
Earliest incorporations still live. Open a town for the full list.
| Company | Activity | Incorporated |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Helens Bowling Club Limited 00014544 | Operation of sports facilities | 19 Oct 1880 |
| Eccleston Bowling Club,limited 00018912 | Activities of sport clubs | 8 Oct 1883 |
| Windle Bowling Club Limited(the) 00041842 | Activities of sport clubs | 28 Aug 1894 |
| Haydock Park Racecourse Company Limited(the) 00056182 | Activities of racehorse owners | 19 Feb 1898 |
| ST Helens Education Trust 00064740 | Other residential care activities n.e.c. | 10 Jan 1900 |
| Millard Brothers,limited 00066772 | Non-trading company | 26 Jul 1900 |
| ST Helens and District Conservative and Unionist Building Company Limited 00095133 | Development of building projects | 5 Oct 1907 |
| Crone & Taylor Limited 00112968 | — | 30 Nov 1910 |
| Grange Park Golf Club,limited(the) 00115398 | Other sports activities | 22 Apr 1911 |
| Solent Canners (Property) Limited 00117345 | Dormant Company | 22 Aug 1911 |
| Reed Millican & Co Limited 00140037 | Non-trading company | 21 Apr 1915 |
| St.helens Masonic Hall Limited 00175642 | Event catering activities | 9 Jul 1921 |