Companies in West Lancashire
DistrictNorth West
Live companies6,829registered office in West Lancashire
New, past 12 months77611.4% of live companies
Median age6 yrsof live companies
In liquidation or administration540.8%
Oldest still active1885incorporated 17 Jun 1885
When they were founded
Live companies by year of incorporation, past 15 years.
Where
West Lancashire, North West
Towns in West Lancashire
Live companies by town.
Ormskirk1,898Skelmersdale1,677Burscough1,219Tarleton and Hesketh Bank367Banks128Southport117Parbold112Lathom77Wigan75Mere Brow58Aughton55Preston55Rufford (West Lancashire)45Newburgh (West Lancashire)42Liverpool36Hill Dale30Halsall29Scarisbrick29Hunger Hill (West Lancashire)27Hundred End26Drummersdale23Mossy Lea20Holmeswood17Bickerstaffe15Bescar14Ring o' Bells12Upholland10Chorley8Lancashire8Dalton5Rufford5Wrightington5Lancs4Maple View4Nr Ormskirk4Tarleton4Downholland3Haskayne3Hesketh Bank3Near Wigan3St Helens3Great Altcar2Holmes2Merseyside2Simonswood2Tarleton Preston2Altcar Formby1Barton1Burcough1Centre White Moss Businesspark1Crawford1Halsall Ormskirk1Halsall, Near Ormstirk1Kirkby1Mawdesley1Newburgh1Nr Preston1Omskirk1Ormkskirk1Rufford, Ormskirk1Scarisbrick Ormskirk1Skelmesdale1Smithy Lane1Smithy Lane - Scarisbrick1Up Holland1Wrightington Wigan1
Most common activities
Main activity of live companies in West Lancashire, excluding dormant and non-trading.
| Activity | Companies | Count |
|---|---|---|
| Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 68209 | 420 | |
| Other business support service activities n.e.c. 82990 | 260 | |
| Buying and selling of own real estate 68100 | 238 | |
| Management consultancy activities other than financial management 70229 | 220 | |
| Freight transport by road 49410 | 182 | |
| Activities of other holding companies n.e.c. 64209 | 177 | |
| Other service activities n.e.c. 96090 | 161 | |
| Development of building projects 41100 | 149 | |
| Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 47910 | 124 | |
| Electrical installation 43210 | 111 | |
| Other human health activities 86900 | 109 | |
| Hairdressing and other beauty treatment 96020 | 97 |
Oldest companies in West Lancashire
Earliest incorporations still live. Open a town for the full list.
| Company | Activity | Incorporated |
|---|---|---|
| National Provincial Glass Company Limited 00021286 | Non-trading company | 17 Jun 1885 |
| Chance Brothers (Established 1824) Limited 00027422 | Non-trading company | 17 Sept 1888 |
| Pilkington Group Limited 00041495 | Manufacture of flat glass | 30 Jun 1894 |
| Elders Glass Limited 00068096 | Non-trading company | 6 Dec 1900 |
| Aughton Institute Limited (the) 00092589 | Other amusement and recreation activities n.e.c. | 19 Mar 1907 |
| Harold Lomax Limited 00127330 | Non-trading company | 21 Feb 1913 |
| Pilkington Quarries Limited 00142103 | Non-trading company | 11 Nov 1915 |
| Pilkington Properties Limited 00142655 | Non-trading company | 7 Jan 1916 |
| Ashdowns Limited 00154161 | Non-life insurance | 7 Apr 1919 |
| Ormskirk Division Agricultural Club,limited(the) 00157833 | Licensed clubs | 9 Aug 1919 |
| James Mayor & Company Limited 00218360 | Repair and maintenance of ships and boats | 21 Dec 1926 |
| Pilkington Property Developments Limited 00218687 | Non-trading company | 3 Jan 1927 |