Companies in Billingham

United Kingdom|56.2% formed since 2020|11% inactive|Data updated 13 Sept 2026
2,576
Active

2,576 active companies are registered in Billingham with Companies House. Out of 3,115 companies ever registered here, 347 are no longer active — a 83% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 56.2% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (71%) 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 365 companies. Billingham is home to 32 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 179 government contracts worth £68.5M in total. The average company age is 7.4 years. The earliest company registration in Billingham dates back to 1887.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

2,576
Active Companies
3,115
Total Registered
1887
Oldest Company
56.2%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
32%
59%
Pre-1990: 43
1990s: 41
2000s: 190
2010s: 991
2020s: 1,817

Data Signals

Governance
7,5216 src
Financial
5,19010 src
Compliance
1,57313 src
Risk
1,3699 src
growth
2052 src
Trade
1421 src
quality
1154 src
innovation
602 src
ESG
314 src
operational
301 src
corporate_structure
31 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Billingham is 7.4 years old. There are 32 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 9 registered charities operate locally.

7.4 yrs
Avg company age
32
FCA regulated
9
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 28 (49%)Medium: 2 (4%)Large: 27 (47%)

Government Investment

Companies in Billingham have been awarded 179 government contracts with a combined value of £68.5M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Billingham?

There are 2,576 active companies registered in Billingham, out of 3,115 total. 347 (11%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Billingham?

The top industries in Billingham include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (365 companies), Other (304 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (158 companies).

How fast is Billingham growing as a business hub?

56.2% of currently active companies in Billingham were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Billingham?

Our database contains 16,239 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Billingham. The largest category is Governance with 7,521 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Billingham?

The oldest company registration in Billingham dates back to 1887, spanning over 139 years of business history.

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