Companies in Chester Le Street

United Kingdom|60.6% formed since 2020|10% inactive|Data updated 6 Sept 2026
104
Active

104 active companies are registered in Chester Le Street with Companies House. Out of 130 companies ever registered here, 13 are no longer active — a 80% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 60.6% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (72%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The average company age is 7.5 years. The earliest company registration in Chester Le Street dates back to 1938.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

104
Active Companies
130
Total Registered
1938
Oldest Company
60.6%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
33%
58%
Pre-1990: 5
1990s: 2
2000s: 5
2010s: 42
2020s: 75

Data Signals

Governance
3205 src
Financial
2318 src
Compliance
768 src
Risk
436 src
Trade
91 src
quality
52 src
operational
21 src
growth
21 src
ESG
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Chester Le Street is 7.5 years old. There are 7 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 3 registered charities operate locally.

7.5 yrs
Avg company age
7
FCA regulated
3
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Large: 2 (100%)

Government Investment

Companies in Chester Le Street have been awarded 1 government contracts with a combined value of £0.2M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Chester Le Street?

There are 104 active companies registered in Chester Le Street, out of 130 total. 13 (10%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Chester Le Street?

Chester Le Street has a diverse business landscape.

How fast is Chester Le Street growing as a business hub?

60.6% of currently active companies in Chester Le Street were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Chester Le Street?

Our database contains 689 data signals across 9 categories for active companies in Chester Le Street. The largest category is Governance with 320 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Chester Le Street?

The oldest company registration in Chester Le Street dates back to 1938, spanning over 88 years of business history.

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