Companies in Boldon Colliery

United Kingdom|59.6% formed since 2020|7% inactive|Data updated 12 Sept 2026
292
Active

292 active companies are registered in Boldon Colliery with Companies House. Out of 343 companies ever registered here, 23 are no longer active — a 85% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 59.6% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (68%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is buying and selling of own real estate, with 18 companies. Companies here hold 12 government contracts worth £3.8M in total. The average company age is 6.8 years.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

292
Active Companies
343
Total Registered
1968
Oldest Company
59.6%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
32%
59%
Pre-1990: 3
1990s: 7
2000s: 20
2010s: 107
2020s: 199

Data Signals

Governance
8563 src
Financial
5976 src
Compliance
2008 src
Risk
1436 src
quality
384 src
Trade
211 src
growth
121 src
ESG
94 src
innovation
22 src
operational
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corporate_structure
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Business Landscape

The average active company in Boldon Colliery is 6.8 years old. There are 9 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 2 registered charities operate locally.

6.8 yrs
Avg company age
9
FCA regulated
2
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 2 (33%)Large: 4 (67%)

Government Investment

Companies in Boldon Colliery have been awarded 12 government contracts with a combined value of £3.8M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Boldon Colliery?

There are 292 active companies registered in Boldon Colliery, out of 343 total. 23 (7%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Boldon Colliery?

The top industries in Boldon Colliery include Buying and selling of own real estate (18 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (11 companies), Other service activities n.e.c. (11 companies).

How fast is Boldon Colliery growing as a business hub?

59.6% of currently active companies in Boldon Colliery were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Boldon Colliery?

Our database contains 1,881 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Boldon Colliery. The largest category is Governance with 856 signals from 3 sources.

When was the first company registered in Boldon Colliery?

The oldest company registration in Boldon Colliery dates back to 1968, spanning over 58 years of business history.

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