156 active companies are registered in Co Durham with Companies House. Out of 194 companies ever registered here, 13 are no longer active — a 80% survival rate. The most common industry sector is other letting and operating of own or leased real estate, with 8 companies. Companies here hold 11 government contracts worth £3.1M in total. The average company age is 24.9 years, suggesting a mature business environment. The earliest company registration in Co Durham dates back to 1890.
Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026
An established business centre with companies averaging 24.9 years of operation.
The average active company in Co Durham is 24.9 years old. There are 10 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 1 registered charities operate locally.
Companies in Co Durham have been awarded 11 government contracts with a combined value of £3.1M. See the Top Government Contractors report.
There are 156 active companies registered in Co Durham, out of 194 total. 13 (7%) are no longer active.
The top industries in Co Durham include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (8 companies).
16.7% of currently active companies in Co Durham were incorporated since 2020, indicating steady recent growth.
Our database contains 1,492 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Co Durham. The largest category is Financial with 571 signals from 10 sources.
The oldest company registration in Co Durham dates back to 1890, spanning over 136 years of business history.