Companies in Cleveland

United Kingdom|14.1% formed since 2020|5% inactive|Data updated 13 Sept 2026
311
Active

311 active companies are registered in Cleveland with Companies House. Out of 367 companies ever registered here, 18 are no longer active — a 85% survival rate. 46% of companies predate 2000, reflecting Cleveland's long-established commercial heritage. The most common industry sector is other professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c., with 15 companies. Cleveland is home to 20 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 14 government contracts worth £1.2M in total. The average company age is 27.6 years, suggesting a mature business environment. The earliest company registration in Cleveland dates back to 1875.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

311
Active Companies
367
Total Registered
1875
Oldest Company
14.1%
Growth (2020s)

An established business centre with companies averaging 27.6 years of operation.

Incorporation by Decade
25%
15%
39%
15%
Pre-1990: 89
1990s: 55
2000s: 140
2010s: 26
2020s: 53

Data Signals

Governance
1,1145 src
Financial
9429 src
Compliance
30712 src
Risk
2299 src
quality
514 src
Trade
491 src
operational
231 src
growth
212 src
ESG
193 src
innovation
42 src
regulatory
31 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Cleveland is 27.6 years old. There are 20 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 7 registered charities operate locally.

27.6 yrs
Avg company age
20
FCA regulated
7
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 8 (29%)Medium: 3 (11%)Large: 17 (61%)

Government Investment

Companies in Cleveland have been awarded 14 government contracts with a combined value of £1.2M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Cleveland?

There are 311 active companies registered in Cleveland, out of 367 total. 18 (5%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Cleveland?

The top industries in Cleveland include Other professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c. (15 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (13 companies), Agents specialized in the sale of other particular products (13 companies).

How fast is Cleveland growing as a business hub?

14.1% of currently active companies in Cleveland were incorporated since 2020, indicating steady recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Cleveland?

Our database contains 2,762 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Cleveland. The largest category is Governance with 1,114 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Cleveland?

The oldest company registration in Cleveland dates back to 1875, spanning over 151 years of business history.

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