Companies in Ballyclare

United Kingdom|38.5% formed since 2020|6% inactive|Data updated 15 Sept 2026
1,165
Active

1,165 active companies are registered in Ballyclare with Companies House. Out of 1,298 companies ever registered here, 81 are no longer active — a 90% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 38.5% of current companies established since 2020. A wave of registrations in the 2010s accounts for 38% of active companies, pointing to a decade of strong entrepreneurial activity. The most common industry sector is residents property management, with 203 companies. Ballyclare is home to 19 FCA-regulated firms. The average company age is 11.0 years.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

1,165
Active Companies
1,298
Total Registered
1964
Oldest Company
38.5%
Growth (2020s)

A local business community with 1,165 active companies and growing.

Incorporation by Decade
20%
34%
41%
Pre-1990: 30
1990s: 35
2000s: 257
2010s: 440
2020s: 519

Data Signals

Governance
3,8273 src
Financial
2,3328 src
Compliance
4958 src
Risk
4006 src
quality
782 src
Trade
602 src
operational
101 src
innovation
52 src
growth
21 src
ESG
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Ballyclare is 11 years old. There are 19 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 6 registered charities operate locally.

11 yrs
Avg company age
19
FCA regulated
6
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 9 (69%)Medium: 1 (8%)Large: 3 (23%)

Government Investment

Companies in Ballyclare have been awarded 2 government contracts with a combined value of £0.2M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Ballyclare?

There are 1,165 active companies registered in Ballyclare, out of 1,298 total. 81 (6%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Ballyclare?

The top industries in Ballyclare include Residents property management (203 companies), Dormant Company (167 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (50 companies).

How fast is Ballyclare growing as a business hub?

38.5% of currently active companies in Ballyclare were incorporated since 2020, indicating moderate recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Ballyclare?

Our database contains 7,210 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Ballyclare. The largest category is Governance with 3,827 signals from 3 sources.

When was the first company registered in Ballyclare?

The oldest company registration in Ballyclare dates back to 1964, spanning over 62 years of business history.

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