Companies in Dunbar

United Kingdom|51.5% formed since 2020|10% inactive|Data updated 11 Sept 2026
392
Active

392 active companies are registered in Dunbar with Companies House. Out of 466 companies ever registered here, 47 are no longer active — a 84% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 51.5% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (59%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is development of building projects, with 20 companies. The average company age is 9.8 years. The earliest company registration in Dunbar dates back to 1899.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

392
Active Companies
466
Total Registered
1899
Oldest Company
51.5%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
10%
32%
51%
Pre-1990: 18
1990s: 14
2000s: 45
2010s: 145
2020s: 233

Data Signals

Governance
1,2013 src
Financial
7508 src
Compliance
2289 src
Risk
2145 src
quality
403 src
Trade
232 src
operational
41 src
innovation
32 src
ESG
32 src
growth
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Dunbar is 9.8 years old. There are 1 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 5 registered charities operate locally.

9.8 yrs
Avg company age
1
FCA regulated
5
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 3 (33%)Medium: 1 (11%)Large: 5 (56%)

Government Investment

Companies in Dunbar have been awarded 1 government contracts with a combined value of £0.1M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Dunbar?

There are 392 active companies registered in Dunbar, out of 466 total. 47 (10%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Dunbar?

The top industries in Dunbar include Development of building projects (20 companies), Other (16 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (13 companies).

How fast is Dunbar growing as a business hub?

51.5% of currently active companies in Dunbar were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Dunbar?

Our database contains 2,467 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Dunbar. The largest category is Governance with 1,201 signals from 3 sources.

When was the first company registered in Dunbar?

The oldest company registration in Dunbar dates back to 1899, spanning over 127 years of business history.

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