Companies in Barrow Upon Humber

United Kingdom|56.6% formed since 2020|6% inactive|Data updated 4 Sept 2026
166
Active

166 active companies are registered in Barrow Upon Humber with Companies House. Out of 192 companies ever registered here, 11 are no longer active — a 86% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 56.6% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (69%) 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 8 companies. The average company age is 8.2 years.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

166
Active Companies
192
Total Registered
1951
Oldest Company
56.6%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
28%
60%
Pre-1990: 5
1990s: 3
2000s: 15
2010s: 53
2020s: 114

Data Signals

Governance
5265 src
Financial
3625 src
Compliance
1189 src
Risk
465 src
Trade
131 src
quality
42 src
operational
31 src
growth
21 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Barrow Upon Humber is 8.2 years old. There are 4 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area.

8.2 yrs
Avg company age
4
FCA regulated

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 1 (50%)Large: 1 (50%)

Government Investment

Companies in Barrow Upon Humber have been awarded 1 government contracts with a combined value of £0.0M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Barrow Upon Humber?

There are 166 active companies registered in Barrow Upon Humber, out of 192 total. 11 (6%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Barrow Upon Humber?

The top industries in Barrow Upon Humber include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (8 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (8 companies), Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (7 companies).

How fast is Barrow Upon Humber growing as a business hub?

56.6% of currently active companies in Barrow Upon Humber were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Barrow Upon Humber?

Our database contains 1,074 data signals across 8 categories for active companies in Barrow Upon Humber. The largest category is Governance with 526 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Barrow Upon Humber?

The oldest company registration in Barrow Upon Humber dates back to 1951, spanning over 75 years of business history.

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