Companies in Barnsley

United Kingdom|53.2% formed since 2020|7% inactive|Data updated 6 Sept 2026
8,509
Active

8,509 active companies are based in Barnsley according to Companies House records. Out of 10,120 companies ever registered here, 693 are no longer active — a 84% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 53.2% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (64%) 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 498 companies. 78 medium and large companies operate here, indicating a significant commercial presence. Barnsley is home to 215 FCA-regulated firms and 99 registered charities. Companies here hold 262 government contracts worth £720.1M in total. The average company age is 8.5 years. The earliest company registration in Barnsley dates back to 1904.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

8,509
Active Companies
10,120
Total Registered
1904
Oldest Company
53.2%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
11%
30%
54%
Pre-1990: 193
1990s: 233
2000s: 1,093
2010s: 3,029
2020s: 5,436

Top Industries

Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate498→Buying and selling of own real estate413→Freight transport by road253→Development of building projects210→Management consultancy activities other than financial management196→Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.196→Other service activities n.e.c.179→Other business support service activities n.e.c.179→Residents property management175→Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet172→

Data Signals

Governance
26,0986 src
Financial
18,15110 src
Compliance
5,55015 src
Risk
3,96311 src
quality
8285 src
Trade
7422 src
growth
2852 src
operational
2221 src
ESG
1925 src
innovation
1162 src
corporate_structure
151 src

Top Companies in Barnsley

BARNSLEY PREMIER LEISURE
Operation of sports facilitiesEst. 199938 signals
THE SYMPHONY GROUP PLC
Manufacture of kitchen furnitureEst. 1971110 signals
NAYLOR DRAINAGE LTD
Other manufacturing n.e.c.Est. 193844 signals
AGE UK BARNSLEY
Social work activities without accommodation for the elderly and disabledEst. 201128 signals
FOSTERS BAKERY (STAINCROSS) LIMITED
Manufacture of bread; manufacture of fresh pastry goods and cakesEst. 195926 signals
WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST
Pre-primary educationEst. 201294 signals
COMPANY SHOP LIMITED
Retail sale in non-specialised stores with food, beverages or tobacco predominatingEst. 198551 signals
NAYLOR COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES LIMITED
Other manufacturing n.e.c.Est. 199448 signals
SUN HEALTHCARE LIMITED
Other residential care activities n.e.c.Est. 200141 signals
WOLF LAUNDRY LIMITED
Wholesale of other machinery and equipmentEst. 201228 signals

Business Landscape

The average active company in Barnsley is 8.5 years old. There are 215 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 99 registered charities operate locally.

8.5 yrs
Avg company age
215
FCA regulated
99
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 73 (48%)Medium: 18 (12%)Large: 60 (40%)

Government Investment

Companies in Barnsley have been awarded 262 government contracts with a combined value of £720.1M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Barnsley?

There are 8,509 active companies registered in Barnsley, out of 10,120 total. 693 (7%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Barnsley?

The top industries in Barnsley include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (498 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (413 companies), Freight transport by road (253 companies).

How fast is Barnsley growing as a business hub?

53.2% of currently active companies in Barnsley were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Barnsley?

Our database contains 56,162 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Barnsley. The largest category is Governance with 26,098 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Barnsley?

The oldest company registration in Barnsley dates back to 1904, spanning over 122 years of business history.

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