Companies in Craigavon

United Kingdom|52.6% formed since 2020|9% inactive|Data updated 13 Sept 2026
3,013
Active

3,013 active companies are registered in Craigavon with Companies House. Out of 3,483 companies ever registered here, 298 are no longer active — a 87% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 52.6% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (62%) 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 170 companies. 52 medium and large companies operate here, indicating a significant commercial presence. Craigavon is home to 79 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 8 government contracts worth £4.8M in total. The average company age is 8.5 years. The earliest company registration in Craigavon dates back to 1920.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

3,013
Active Companies
3,483
Total Registered
1920
Oldest Company
52.6%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
9%
32%
54%
Pre-1990: 79
1990s: 77
2000s: 322
2010s: 1,093
2020s: 1,867

Data Signals

Governance
9,2143 src
Financial
6,1599 src
Compliance
1,5728 src
Risk
1,0657 src
quality
2723 src
Trade
2362 src
innovation
1212 src
ESG
256 src
growth
132 src
operational
81 src
corporate_structure
41 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Craigavon is 8.5 years old. There are 79 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 20 registered charities operate locally.

8.5 yrs
Avg company age
79
FCA regulated
20
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 35 (40%)Medium: 6 (7%)Large: 46 (53%)

Government Investment

Companies in Craigavon have been awarded 8 government contracts with a combined value of £4.8M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Craigavon?

There are 3,013 active companies registered in Craigavon, out of 3,483 total. 298 (9%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Craigavon?

The top industries in Craigavon include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (170 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (115 companies), Residents property management (112 companies).

How fast is Craigavon growing as a business hub?

52.6% of currently active companies in Craigavon were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Craigavon?

Our database contains 18,689 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Craigavon. The largest category is Governance with 9,214 signals from 3 sources.

When was the first company registered in Craigavon?

The oldest company registration in Craigavon dates back to 1920, spanning over 106 years of business history.

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