Companies in Blyth

United Kingdom|63.8% formed since 2020|12% inactive|Data updated 15 Sept 2026
918
Active

918 active companies are registered in Blyth with Companies House. Out of 1,152 companies ever registered here, 135 are no longer active — a 80% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 63.8% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (81%) 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 57 companies. Blyth is home to 19 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 15 government contracts worth £12.8M in total. The average company age is 6.7 years. The earliest company registration in Blyth dates back to 1908.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

918
Active Companies
1,152
Total Registered
1908
Oldest Company
63.8%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
25%
65%
Pre-1990: 15
1990s: 12
2000s: 78
2010s: 288
2020s: 741

Data Signals

Governance
2,7556 src
Financial
1,7989 src
Compliance
58814 src
Risk
3769 src
innovation
3592 src
quality
1004 src
Trade
692 src
ESG
244 src
growth
151 src
operational
131 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Blyth is 6.7 years old. There are 19 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 20 registered charities operate locally.

6.7 yrs
Avg company age
19
FCA regulated
20
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 6 (46%)Large: 7 (54%)

Government Investment

Companies in Blyth have been awarded 15 government contracts with a combined value of £12.8M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Blyth?

There are 918 active companies registered in Blyth, out of 1,152 total. 135 (12%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Blyth?

The top industries in Blyth include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (57 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (39 companies), Take-away food shops and mobile food stands (37 companies).

How fast is Blyth growing as a business hub?

63.8% of currently active companies in Blyth were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Blyth?

Our database contains 6,097 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Blyth. The largest category is Governance with 2,755 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Blyth?

The oldest company registration in Blyth dates back to 1908, spanning over 118 years of business history.

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