Companies in Alnwick

United Kingdom|50.3% formed since 2020|5% inactive|Data updated 5 Sept 2026
869
Active

869 active companies are registered in Alnwick with Companies House. Out of 986 companies ever registered here, 48 are no longer active — a 88% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 50.3% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (59%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is other letting and operating of own or leased real estate, with 47 companies. Alnwick is home to 16 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 13 government contracts worth £1.9M in total. The average company age is 9.6 years. The earliest company registration in Alnwick dates back to 1936.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

869
Active Companies
986
Total Registered
1936
Oldest Company
50.3%
Growth (2020s)

Alnwick is a growth hotspot — over half of its active companies were formed since 2020.

Incorporation by Decade
12%
31%
52%
Pre-1990: 31
1990s: 18
2000s: 116
2010s: 302
2020s: 509

Data Signals

Governance
2,7075 src
Financial
1,9198 src
Compliance
64010 src
Risk
40510 src
quality
2274 src
Trade
592 src
innovation
162 src
growth
152 src
operational
131 src
ESG
83 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Alnwick is 9.6 years old. There are 16 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 19 registered charities operate locally.

9.6 yrs
Avg company age
16
FCA regulated
19
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 5 (38%)Medium: 2 (15%)Large: 6 (46%)

Government Investment

Companies in Alnwick have been awarded 13 government contracts with a combined value of £1.9M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Alnwick?

There are 869 active companies registered in Alnwick, out of 986 total. 48 (5%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Alnwick?

The top industries in Alnwick include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (47 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (44 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (28 companies).

How fast is Alnwick growing as a business hub?

50.3% of currently active companies in Alnwick were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Alnwick?

Our database contains 6,009 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Alnwick. The largest category is Governance with 2,707 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Alnwick?

The oldest company registration in Alnwick dates back to 1936, spanning over 90 years of business history.

Data is updated daily from official UK government sources including Companies House. Information is provided for reference only.