J. Atkinson & Co. (Lancaster) Limited
ActiveLiveJ. Atkinson & Co. (Lancaster) Limited is an active private limited company incorporated on 31 Jan 2005 (21 years ago), with its registered office in Lancaster, North West. The company operates in Retail & wholesale.
The score, the reasons behind it, and what to do next.
A live business, still light on evidence
A registered office is on file; phone and web are checked on Pro.
Companies House · ONS · Nomis · General opportunity model · 100% of the model measurable
Financials
From J. Atkinson & Co. (Lancaster) Limited's filed accounts at Companies House, period ending 2026-03-31. Change vs the prior year (to 2025-03-31). As-filed figures — a signal, not an audited verdict. Dashes are not tagged in the accounts.
CompetitionRead this one the other way round: a high number means a crowded market, where differentiation matters more than timing.
Answers: Is this a live, reachable business in a market worth being in?
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Accounts are next due 31 Dec 2027; the last set was made up to 31 Mar 2026.
What this means for you: Filings are up to date, which makes this an easier first conversation.
What we checked · General opportunity weighting
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Commonly offered to a company like this
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Answers: is this market big, growing and survivable — and is the region ahead or behind?
Sector size & momentum
This sector is growing roughly in line with the national average in North West.
Companies House · every incorporation with a SIC code in this sector (103 codes)
How long companies last here
Of every 100 companies started in this sector, roughly 37 are still trading five years later. This company is past that point.
The market around it
Where the sector is heading
- 1North West is a very high-density market for retail & wholesale, with about 56,591 companies in the same industry.
- 2Formation is broadly in line with the national average (+3.1%).
- 3Around 4,936 new companies registered in this industry locally over the last year.
- 4Sector survival sits at 37% over five years — the benchmark for businesses in this classification.
Answers: how crowded is this market, and where does this company sit against its peers?
Score distribution
A quick score from register status and company age only, because that is all the peer list carries. To compare like with like, this company is placed on the same quick score (100) — not the full 62/100 at the top of the page. Treat it as a position, not a ranking.
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| Leaf And Vine LTD 13337772 · SIC 46370 | 15 Apr 2021 | North West | Active | 86 |
| Agent Elites LTD 12199092 · SIC 46370 | 10 Sept 2019 | London | Active | 95 |
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| Green Maya UK LTD 11741091 · SIC 10832 | 24 Dec 2018 | South East | Active | 99 |
| Sgawholesale Limited 12458331 · SIC 46341 | 12 Feb 2020 | East Midlands | Active | 92 |
| Hai Chai LTD 14867308 · SIC 46370 | 14 May 2023 | South East | Active | 74 |
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| Upper Coffees LTD 12070830 · SIC 46370 | 26 Jun 2019 | London | Active | 96 |
| Sundara UK LTD 12059515 · SIC 46370 | 19 Jun 2019 | South East | Active | 96 |
| Hejlo Limited 13352544 · SIC 46342 | 22 Apr 2021 | London | Active | 86 |
| Naturala Limited 11262740 · SIC 46370 | 19 Mar 2018 | London | Active | 100 |
| Satima LTD 10728336 · SIC 46180 | 18 Apr 2017 | East of England | Active | 100 |
| Oriental Tea Merchant LTD 14846918 · SIC 10831 | 04 May 2023 | South East | Active | 74 |
| Torelli Coffee Limited 14323050 · SIC 46370 | 30 Aug 2022 | North East | Active | 78 |
| Blendly LTD 10331986 · SIC 10832 | 16 Aug 2016 | London | Active | 100 |
| R.Twining And Company Limited 00525071 · SIC 46370 | 27 Oct 1953 | London | Active | 100 |
| Supplyverse LTD 12897281 · SIC 46370 | 22 Sept 2020 | South East | Active | 89 |
| Chakragarden Limited 14869268 · SIC 46370 | 15 May 2023 | London | Active | 74 |
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Answers: what is formally on the public register — and what has not been filed yet?
Timeline
- Accounts filedAccounts with accounts type total exemption full06 Jul 2026
- Confirmation statementConfirmation statement with updates16 Feb 2026
- Resolution filedResolution31 Jul 2025
- Share capital changeCapital name of class of shares31 Jul 2025
- Memorandum articles31 Jul 2025
- Accounts filedAccounts with accounts type total exemption full23 Jun 2025
- Confirmation statementConfirmation statement with updates11 Feb 2025
- Change person director company with change date11 Feb 2025
- Change person director company with change date11 Feb 2025
- Change person director company with change date11 Feb 2025
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Company details
- Company
- J. Atkinson & Co. (Lancaster) Limited
- Number
- 05347928
- Registered office
- 12 China Street, Lancaster, LA1 1EX
- Incorporated
- 31 Jan 2005
- Type
- Private limited company
- Nature of business
- 46370 — Wholesale trade; 47250 — Retail trade
- Status
- Active
- Region
- North West · England
- Accounts
- Next due 31 Dec 2027
- Confirmation statement
- Next due 14 Feb 2027
Connected companies
Other companies run by the same directors are checked on paid plans — each appointment is a separate register lookup.
Who runs and owns it
- Created
- 19 Apr 2024
- Registered
- 22 Apr 2024
- Persons entitled
- Handelsbanken PLC
- Created
- 29 Jul 2016
- Registered
- 02 Aug 2016
- Persons entitled
- Svenska Handelsbanken Ab (Publ)
- Created
- 11 Feb 2005
- Registered
- 12 Feb 2005
- Persons entitled
- Hsbc Bank PLC
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