Companies in Bishop Auckland

United Kingdom|52.4% formed since 2020|6% inactive|Data updated 6 Sept 2026
2,084
Active

2,084 active companies are registered in Bishop Auckland with Companies House. Out of 2,449 companies ever registered here, 156 are no longer active — a 85% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 52.4% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (63%) 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 121 companies. Bishop Auckland is home to 43 FCA-regulated firms and 25 registered charities. Companies here hold 79 government contracts worth £141.5M in total. The average company age is 8.6 years. The earliest company registration in Bishop Auckland dates back to 1895.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

2,084
Active Companies
2,449
Total Registered
1895
Oldest Company
52.4%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
10%
32%
54%
Pre-1990: 45
1990s: 45
2000s: 249
2010s: 762
2020s: 1,313

Top Industries

Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate121→Residents property management71→Management consultancy activities other than financial management69→Buying and selling of own real estate67→Other business support service activities n.e.c.42→Electrical installation42→Take-away food shops and mobile food stands41→Dormant Company39→Development of building projects37→Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.37→

Data Signals

Governance
6,4396 src
Financial
4,21610 src
Compliance
1,27113 src
Risk
87810 src
quality
2194 src
Trade
1392 src
growth
812 src
operational
571 src
ESG
204 src
innovation
132 src
regulatory
11 src

Top Companies in Bishop Auckland

CONNECTION FLOORING LIMITED
Wholesale of furniture, carpets and lighting equipmentEst. 201262 signals
11ARCHES
Performing artsEst. 201420 signals
WILLIAM COOK STANHOPE LIMITED
Casting of steelEst. 194023 signals
POTTERS-BALLOTINI LIMITED
Shaping and processing of flat glassEst. 195720 signals

Business Landscape

The average active company in Bishop Auckland is 8.6 years old. There are 43 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 25 registered charities operate locally.

8.6 yrs
Avg company age
43
FCA regulated
25
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 11 (46%)Medium: 1 (4%)Large: 12 (50%)

Government Investment

Companies in Bishop Auckland have been awarded 79 government contracts with a combined value of £141.5M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Bishop Auckland?

There are 2,084 active companies registered in Bishop Auckland, out of 2,449 total. 156 (6%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Bishop Auckland?

The top industries in Bishop Auckland include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (121 companies), Residents property management (71 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (69 companies).

How fast is Bishop Auckland growing as a business hub?

52.4% of currently active companies in Bishop Auckland were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Bishop Auckland?

Our database contains 13,334 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Bishop Auckland. The largest category is Governance with 6,439 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Bishop Auckland?

The oldest company registration in Bishop Auckland dates back to 1895, spanning over 131 years of business history.

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