Companies in Wigan
DistrictNorth West
Live companies16,207registered office in Wigan
New, past 12 months2,43715.0% of live companies
Median age4 yrsof live companies
In liquidation or administration2051.3%
Oldest still active1890incorporated 15 Apr 1890
When they were founded
Live companies by year of incorporation, past 15 years.
Where
Wigan, North West
Towns in Wigan
Live companies by town.
Wigan4,841Leigh (Wigan)2,118Golborne1,427Ashton-in-Makerfield1,417Atherton1,260Tyldesley1,118Hindley999Standish965Orrell699Ince-in-Makerfield432Appley Bridge340Astley254Platt Bridge and Abram252Shevington239Aspull170Shevington Moor90Manchester74Land Gate48Worthington41Bickershaw38Higher Folds38Warrington33Bamfurlong (Wigan)17Leigh13Billinge4Newton-le-Willows4Billinge Wigan2Bamfurlong1Haigh1Haigh , Wigan1Ince1Lowton1Tyldesley Manchester1
Most common activities
Main activity of live companies in Wigan, excluding dormant and non-trading.
| Activity | Companies | Count |
|---|---|---|
| Management consultancy activities other than financial management 70229 | 1,015 | |
| Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 68209 | 789 | |
| Buying and selling of own real estate 68100 | 649 | |
| Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 47910 | 392 | |
| Development of building projects 41100 | 361 | |
| Other business support service activities n.e.c. 82990 | 356 | |
| Freight transport by road 49410 | 348 | |
| Activities of other holding companies n.e.c. 64209 | 323 | |
| Take-away food shops and mobile food stands 56103 | 314 | |
| Hairdressing and other beauty treatment 96020 | 308 | |
| Other service activities n.e.c. 96090 | 289 | |
| Electrical installation 43210 | 282 |
Oldest companies in Wigan
Earliest incorporations still live. Open a town for the full list.
| Company | Activity | Incorporated |
|---|---|---|
| Dobson Park Engineering Limited 00031251 | Non-trading company | 15 Apr 1890 |
| Saunders Concrete Limited 00410543 | — | 1 Jan 1900 |
| Wigan Bowling Green,limited 00081330 | Operation of sports facilities | 22 Jun 1904 |
| Independent Methodist Association Incorporated(the) 00092321 | Activities of religious organizations | 27 Feb 1907 |
| Dobson Park No, 2 Limited 00163014 | Non-trading company | 20 Jan 1920 |
| Mark Williams & Sons Limited 00166018 | Other food services | 1 Apr 1920 |
| George Moss & Sons Limited 00170196 | Development of building projects | 13 Sept 1920 |
| Milliken Industrials Limited 00172105 | Manufacture of woven or tufted carpets and rugs | 17 Dec 1920 |
| Wigan Rugby League Club Limited 00174692 | Operation of sports facilities | 12 May 1921 |
| Pentre Properties Limited 00179495 | Buying and selling of own real estate | 4 Feb 1922 |
| Haydock Park Golf Club Company Limited 00182121 | Activities of sport clubs | 29 May 1922 |
| Holrose Limited 00182321 | Packaging activities | 7 Jun 1922 |