Companies in Londonderry

United Kingdom|54.1% formed since 2020|11% inactive|Data updated 15 Sept 2026
3,049
Active

3,049 active companies are registered in Londonderry with Companies House. Out of 3,691 companies ever registered here, 423 are no longer active — a 83% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 54.1% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (68%) 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 241 companies. Londonderry is home to 66 FCA-regulated firms and 28 registered charities. Companies here hold 48 government contracts worth £14.1M in total. The average company age is 8.1 years. The earliest company registration in Londonderry dates back to 1885.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

3,049
Active Companies
3,691
Total Registered
1885
Oldest Company
54.1%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
31%
57%
Pre-1990: 66
1990s: 97
2000s: 277
2010s: 1,140
2020s: 2,064

Data Signals

Governance
9,3173 src
Financial
5,9759 src
Compliance
1,36911 src
Risk
1,3096 src
quality
2273 src
Trade
1232 src
growth
532 src
innovation
472 src
ESG
84 src
corporate_structure
71 src
operational
41 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Londonderry is 8.1 years old. There are 66 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 28 registered charities operate locally.

8.1 yrs
Avg company age
66
FCA regulated
28
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 22 (31%)Medium: 8 (11%)Large: 42 (58%)

Government Investment

Companies in Londonderry have been awarded 48 government contracts with a combined value of £14.1M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Londonderry?

There are 3,049 active companies registered in Londonderry, out of 3,691 total. 423 (11%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Londonderry?

The top industries in Londonderry include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (241 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (163 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (98 companies).

How fast is Londonderry growing as a business hub?

54.1% of currently active companies in Londonderry were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Londonderry?

Our database contains 18,439 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Londonderry. The largest category is Governance with 9,317 signals from 3 sources.

When was the first company registered in Londonderry?

The oldest company registration in Londonderry dates back to 1885, spanning over 141 years of business history.

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