Companies in Alston

United Kingdom|45.2% formed since 2020|6% inactive|Data updated 5 Sept 2026
93
Active

93 active companies are registered in Alston with Companies House. Out of 102 companies ever registered here, 6 are no longer active — a 91% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 45.2% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (51%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is management consultancy activities other than financial management, with 6 companies. The average company age is 10.5 years.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

93
Active Companies
102
Total Registered
1955
Oldest Company
45.2%
Growth (2020s)

A diverse local economy with no single sector accounting for more than 15% of businesses.

Incorporation by Decade
20%
28%
47%
Pre-1990: 2
1990s: 3
2000s: 20
2010s: 28
2020s: 47

Data Signals

Governance
2904 src
Financial
2348 src
Compliance
857 src
Risk
354 src
innovation
252 src
quality
184 src
growth
61 src
Trade
41 src
operational
11 src
ESG
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Alston is 10.5 years old. There are 5 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 1 registered charities operate locally.

10.5 yrs
Avg company age
5
FCA regulated
1
Charities

Government Investment

Companies in Alston have been awarded 4 government contracts with a combined value of £1.8M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Alston?

There are 93 active companies registered in Alston, out of 102 total. 6 (6%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Alston?

The top industries in Alston include Management consultancy activities other than financial management (6 companies).

How fast is Alston growing as a business hub?

45.2% of currently active companies in Alston were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Alston?

Our database contains 699 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Alston. The largest category is Governance with 290 signals from 4 sources.

When was the first company registered in Alston?

The oldest company registration in Alston dates back to 1955, spanning over 71 years of business history.

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