Opticians to acquire in Manchester

Name: Opticians to acquire in Manchester
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Updated 14 November 2026

Looking to acquire an optician in Manchester? Firmbase ranks 39 opticians using public company information to help buyers prioritise firms for research and potential outreach. The Approach Score ranks firms using public signals including director age and tenure, ownership, business scale, financial strength and recent changes. These firms are not listed for sale, and the ranking does not indicate that an owner is considering a sale.

The median firm has 8 staff and has been in business for 14 years; 6 firms are owned by groups that have acquired several firms in this sector. Looking beyond Manchester? Explore the full North West list of opticians.

Firms

UK 695

17%

Every director 55+

UK 21%

26%

Held 75%+ by one person

UK 24%

Median years in business

UK 16

Median headcount

UK 7

£250k to £500k

Median turnover band

UK £250k to £500k · includes our estimates

6 firms owned by 2 groups that have bought several firms in this sector. That is 15% of this list, against 14% across the UK.

The first 25 firms, in Approach Score order

Rank	Firm	Approach Score	The facts behind the score
1	JO Padmore Eyewear Altrincham	Approach Score 86/100	In post since 2008 1 individual holds 75%+ · independent More about this firm 8 staff · turnover est. £636k Net assets £233k (Jan 2026) Charge satisfied Oct 2026 Company no. 06472981 · Companies House jopadmoreeyewear.co.uk
2	W E Sime Opticians Manchester	Approach Score 83/100	Director aged 70 or over · in post since 2014 1 individual holds 75%+ · independent More about this firm 5 staff · turnover est. £418k Net assets £59k (May 2025) Company no. 08957936 · Companies House
3	20-20 Saddleworth Opticians Oldham	Approach Score 82/100	Director aged 60-64 · in post since 2002 1 individual holds 75%+ · independent More about this firm 9 staff · turnover est. £316k Net assets £703k (Sep 2025) Company no. 04475689 · Companies House 2020saddleworth.co.uk
4	The Village Optician Manchester A director sits on 4 or more companies	Approach Score 78/100	1 director aged 65-69, 1 aged under 45 · longest in post since 1992 1 individual holds 75%+ · independent More about this firm 12 staff · turnover est. £548k Net assets £503k (Apr 2025) Company no. 02692756 · Companies House thevillageopticianltd.co.uk
5	Eyesright Hyde, Cheshire	Approach Score 71/100	We hold older figures than Companies House Director aged 55-59 · in post since 1997 2 individuals hold 75%+ · independent More about this firm 9 staff · turnover est. £361k Net assets £77k · newer accounts made up to Feb 2025 Company no. 03405905 · Companies House eyesright.co.uk
6	Mossley Opticians Tameside	Approach Score 71/100	1 director aged 70 or over, 1 aged 65-69 2 individuals hold 50%+ · independent More about this firm 6 staff · turnover est. £290k Net assets £46k (Jun 2025) Company no. 02029511 · Companies House mossleyopticians.co.uk
7	Specs Direct Eye Care Manchester	Approach Score 67/100	1 director aged 55-59, 2 aged under 45 · longest in post since 2010 Independent More about this firm 11 staff · turnover est. £638k Net assets £132k (Sep 2025) Director resigned Jan 2026 · PSC register changed Jan 2026 Company no. 07385950 · Companies House specsdirectopticians.com
8	Audley Mills Opticians Stockport	Approach Score 61/100	1 director aged 65-69, 1 aged 60-64, 1 aged 45-49 · longest in post since 2008 Independent More about this firm 6 staff · turnover est. £334k Net assets -£9k (May 2025) Company no. 06540949 · Companies House audleymillsopticians.co.uk
9	Eyes at Home Bolton A director sits on 4 or more companies	Approach Score 60/100	Director aged under 45 · in post since 2019 1 individual holds 75%+ · independent More about this firm 10 staff · turnover est. £726k Net assets £113k (Dec 2025) Company no. 12374846 · Companies House eyesathome.co.uk
10	You and Eye Optical Manchester	Approach Score 59/100	Director aged 50-54 · in post since 2009 1 individual holds 75%+ · held via a trust or firm · independent More about this firm 8 staff · turnover £218k Net assets £208k (Feb 2025) Company no. 06831368 · Companies House youandeyeoptical.com
11	Ridings Opticians Stockport, Cheshire	Approach Score 59/100	In post since 2005 1 individual holds 75%+ · independent More about this firm 7 staff · turnover est. £437k No net assets figure held · accounts made up to Jun 2025 Company no. 05482618 · Companies House ridingsopticians.co.uk
12	Eye2c Sale, Cheshire	Approach Score 57/100	1 director aged 65-69, 2 aged under 45 · longest in post since 2013 2 individuals hold 50%+ · independent More about this firm 8 staff · turnover est. £445k Net assets -£97k (May 2025) Company no. 08512363 · Companies House
13	Dixon Icare Stalybridge	Approach Score 55/100	Director aged under 45 · in post since 2009 2 individuals hold 75%+ · independent More about this firm 5 staff · turnover est. £325k Net assets £113k (Jun 2025) Company no. 06964353 · Companies House dixonopticians.co.uk
14	Eye and Dental Clinic Ramsbottom, Bury	Approach Score 55/100	Director aged 45-49 · in post since 2015 Corporate owner More about this firm 6 staff · turnover est. £421k Net assets £2k (Jul 2025) Director resigned Nov 2025 · PSC register changed Jan 2026 Company no. 09680955 · Companies House eyeanddentalclinic.com
15	Thomas Carter Opticians Manchester	Approach Score 55/100	Longest in post since 1994 Corporate owner More about this firm 8 staff · turnover est. £296k Net assets £278k (Mar 2025) PSC register changed Jun 2026 Company no. 02971662 · Companies House thomascarteropticians.co.uk
16	Greenhalgh Opticians Bolton	Approach Score 54/100	Director aged under 45 · in post since 2023 1 individual holds 75%+ · independent More about this firm 5 staff · turnover est. £260k Net assets £89k (Mar 2025) Company no. 14719011 · Companies House greenhalghopticians.co.uk
17	Okehampton Eyecare Altrincham, Cheshire	Approach Score 53/100	Director aged 55-59 · in post since 2026 Corporate owner More about this firm 9 staff · turnover est. £401k Net assets £66k (Dec 2025) Director resigned Jan 2026 Company no. 13071608 · Companies House okehampton-eyecare.co.uk
18	BDS Eyecare Altrincham, Cheshire A director sits on 4 or more companies	Approach Score 51/100	2 directors aged 45-49 · longest in post since 2021 2 individuals hold 50%+ · independent More about this firm 17 staff · turnover est. £1.6m Net assets £509k (Mar 2025) Company no. 13453839 · Companies House
19	Eyecare Oncall Manchester	Approach Score 50/100	1 director aged 45-49, 2 aged under 45 · longest in post since 2012 1 individual holds 75%+ · independent More about this firm 25 staff · turnover est. £1.7m Net assets £2.5m (Dec 2025) Company no. 08154538 · Companies House eyecareoncall.co.uk
20	Jacksons Altrincham, Cheshire	Approach Score 49/100	We hold older figures than Companies House 1 director aged 65-69, 1 aged 55-59, 1 aged under 45 · longest in post since 2008 Independent More about this firm 5 staff · turnover est. £647k Net assets £269k · newer accounts made up to Mar 2025 Company no. 06527816 · Companies House jacksonsopticians.com/about-jacksons-opticians
21	Framed Opticians Stockport, Cheshire A director sits on 4 or more companies	Approach Score 48/100	1 director aged 50-54, 1 aged 45-49 · longest in post since 2005 2 individuals hold 50%+ · independent More about this firm 6 staff · turnover est. £430k Net assets -£55k (May 2025) Company no. 05452418 · Companies House framedopticians.co.uk
22	MCR Health Manchester	Approach Score 47/100	Director aged under 45 · in post since 2020 1 individual holds 75%+ · independent More about this firm 15 staff · turnover est. £1m Net assets £394k (Feb 2025) Company no. 08387624 · Companies House mcr.health
23	Varcoe Eyecare Altrincham, Cheshire	Approach Score 47/100	In post since 2019 2 individuals hold 50%+ · independent More about this firm 5 staff · turnover est. £273k Net assets £140k (Aug 2025) Company no. 12140809 · Companies House varcoeeyecare.co.uk
24	Parker & Hammond Opticians Altrincham, Middlesex A director sits on 4 or more companies	Approach Score 46/100	We hold older figures than Companies House 2 directors aged 45-49 · longest in post since 2007 2 individuals hold 50%+ · independent More about this firm 14 staff · turnover est. £759k Net assets £431k · newer accounts made up to Mar 2025 Company no. 06312063 · Companies House parkerandhammond.co.uk
25	Parker & Hammond Opticians Altrincham, Middlesex A director sits on 4 or more companies	Approach Score 45/100	2 directors aged 45-49 · longest in post since 2011 Independent More about this firm 8 staff · turnover est. £3.5m Net assets £400k (Mar 2025) Company no. 07681719 · Companies House parkerandhammond.co.uk

14 more firms are in the list, in Approach Score order.

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How this list is filtered

5 or more staff, from filed headcount or our estimate where none is filed.
Registered office in Manchester.

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How this list is built

The Approach Score ranks firms mainly on public Companies House information about owner tenure and age, ownership, size, financial strength and recent register changes.

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What it does not mean

No firm here is for sale, and the score says nothing about any owner's plans.

At least 95% of the firms where we hold directors had them checked in or after November 2026.

What we do not cover

Regulatory information is not included in this list. Buyers should check the relevant register as part of their due diligence. Check optometrists, dispensing opticians and any registered optical company on the General Optical Council's public register. Confirm which business registration requirements apply to the proposed structure.

Why age bands but no people's names

Age bands come from the month and year of birth on Companies House. This page shows no exact ages and no people's names. Both come with the purchased list. The band edges from 45 to 65 are the ages where the score changes. A row shows no age bands when a director's surname is in the firm's name, its group's name or its website. Those directors' ages still count towards the score.

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The standard Firmbase list

Optometry Companies in the UK

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