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Retail companies in Bolton

There are 4,447 retail companies registered in Bolton, spread across 9 postcode areas. Here is what they do, where they cluster, and how to get the full list.

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4,447retail companies
3,240currently active (73%)
9postcode areas covered
BL1 densest area (1,660 firms)

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What they do — by trade

The trade mix across Bolton's 4,447 registered retail companies, by primary SIC activity:

Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet2,029
Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets547
Other retail sale in non-specialised stores382
Retail sale in non-specialised stores with food, beverages or tobacco predominating286
Retail sale of clothing in specialised stores195
Dispensing chemist in specialised stores97
Other retail sale of food in specialised stores96
Retail sale of mobile telephones92
Retail sale of cosmetic and toilet articles in specialised stores81
Other retail sale of new goods in specialised stores (not commercial art galleries and opticians)78

Where they cluster — by postcode area

Registered offices by outcode — the densest is BL1 with 1,660 firms:

BL11,660 BL31,415 BL2403 BL4403 BL6357 BL5145 BL762 BL91 BL35LW1

When they were founded

Company formations in the sector, by year (full calendar years):

2182020
2452021
2702022
4672023
7682024
9122025

A sample of the companies

A handful of the active retail companies registered across Bolton's postcodes:

CompanyArea
Alom Retail LtdBL3
Go 2 Trading LimitedBL3
Yellow Daily Shop LtdBL3
Mj Mobile Shop & Repair LtdBL4
Slkfashion LimitedBL6
Pure Shop LtdBL4
Bm Store LtdBL3
K2 Market LtdBL4
Zoli Clothing LimitedBL1
Islam Furniture And Home Appliances LtdBL3
Gardenia Store LtdBL4
Synergy Tj Retail LimitedBL3

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Quick answers

How many retail companies are there in Bolton?

There are 4,447 retail companies with a registered office in Bolton on the Companies House register, of which 3,240 (73%) are currently active.

Which part of Bolton has the most retail companies?

The BL1 postcode area has the highest concentration, with 1,660 of Bolton's retail companies registered there.

How many new retail companies were started in Bolton in 2025?

912 new retail companies were incorporated in Bolton during 2025, the most recent complete year on the register.

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