Companies in Gosforth

United Kingdom|38.3% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
141
Active

141 active companies are registered in Gosforth with Companies House. Out of 272 companies ever registered here, 0 are no longer active — a 52% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 38.3% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (57%) 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 10 companies. Companies here hold 22 government contracts worth £1.3M in total. The average company age is 13.9 years. The earliest company registration in Gosforth dates back to 1906.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

141
Active Companies
272
Total Registered
1906
Oldest Company
38.3%
Growth (2020s)

An established business centre with companies averaging 13.9 years of operation.

Incorporation by Decade
9%
16%
39%
30%
Pre-1990: 25
1990s: 18
2000s: 43
2010s: 105
2020s: 81

Data Signals

Governance
4624 src
Financial
33311 src
Compliance
1659 src
Risk
986 src
growth
241 src
quality
163 src
corporate_structure
131 src
Trade
71 src
ESG
42 src
innovation
21 src
regulatory
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Gosforth is 13.9 years old. There are 10 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 2 registered charities operate locally.

13.9 yrs
Avg company age
10
FCA regulated
2
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 2 (15%)Large: 11 (85%)

Government Investment

Companies in Gosforth have been awarded 22 government contracts with a combined value of £1.3M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Gosforth?

There are 141 active companies registered in Gosforth, out of 272 total. 0 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Gosforth?

The top industries in Gosforth include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (10 companies), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (10 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (6 companies).

How fast is Gosforth growing as a business hub?

38.3% of currently active companies in Gosforth were incorporated since 2020, indicating moderate recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Gosforth?

Our database contains 1,125 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Gosforth. The largest category is Governance with 462 signals from 4 sources.

When was the first company registered in Gosforth?

The oldest company registration in Gosforth dates back to 1906, spanning over 120 years of business history.

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