Companies in Ashington

United Kingdom|59.5% formed since 2020|6% inactive|Data updated 5 Sept 2026
958
Active

958 active companies are registered in Ashington with Companies House. Out of 1,170 companies ever registered here, 73 are no longer active — a 82% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 59.5% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (72%) 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 59 companies. Ashington is home to 28 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 47 government contracts worth £19.3M in total. The average company age is 7.1 years.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

958
Active Companies
1,170
Total Registered
1956
Oldest Company
59.5%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
9%
29%
59%
Pre-1990: 11
1990s: 26
2000s: 106
2010s: 332
2020s: 688

Data Signals

Governance
2,8506 src
Financial
1,96010 src
Compliance
58814 src
Risk
4769 src
quality
1434 src
Trade
831 src
growth
471 src
ESG
294 src
operational
101 src
innovation
72 src
regulatory
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Ashington is 7.1 years old. There are 28 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 18 registered charities operate locally.

7.1 yrs
Avg company age
28
FCA regulated
18
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 15 (52%)Large: 14 (48%)

Government Investment

Companies in Ashington have been awarded 47 government contracts with a combined value of £19.3M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Ashington?

There are 958 active companies registered in Ashington, out of 1,170 total. 73 (6%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Ashington?

The top industries in Ashington include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (59 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (54 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (35 companies).

How fast is Ashington growing as a business hub?

59.5% of currently active companies in Ashington were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Ashington?

Our database contains 6,194 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Ashington. The largest category is Governance with 2,850 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Ashington?

The oldest company registration in Ashington dates back to 1956, spanning over 70 years of business history.

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