Companies in Northumberland

United Kingdom|20% formed since 2020|6% inactive|Data updated 6 Sept 2026
471
Active

471 active companies are registered in Northumberland with Companies House. Out of 541 companies ever registered here, 30 are no longer active — a 87% survival rate. The most common industry sector is activities of other holding companies n.e.c., with 23 companies. Northumberland is home to 25 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 21 government contracts worth £2.5M in total. The average company age is 23.3 years, suggesting a mature business environment. The earliest company registration in Northumberland dates back to 1901.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

471
Active Companies
541
Total Registered
1901
Oldest Company
20%
Growth (2020s)

An established business centre with companies averaging 23.3 years of operation.

Incorporation by Decade
16%
12%
39%
12%
21%
Pre-1990: 86
1990s: 64
2000s: 212
2010s: 65
2020s: 111

Data Signals

Governance
1,6555 src
Financial
1,43810 src
Compliance
43212 src
Risk
3757 src
Trade
911 src
quality
904 src
ESG
233 src
growth
221 src
operational
201 src
innovation
102 src
corporate_structure
91 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Northumberland is 23.3 years old. There are 25 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 14 registered charities operate locally.

23.3 yrs
Avg company age
25
FCA regulated
14
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 7 (26%)Medium: 1 (4%)Large: 19 (70%)

Government Investment

Companies in Northumberland have been awarded 21 government contracts with a combined value of £2.5M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Northumberland?

There are 471 active companies registered in Northumberland, out of 541 total. 30 (6%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Northumberland?

The top industries in Northumberland include Activities of other holding companies n.e.c. (23 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (19 companies), Other (16 companies).

How fast is Northumberland growing as a business hub?

20% of currently active companies in Northumberland were incorporated since 2020, indicating steady recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Northumberland?

Our database contains 4,165 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Northumberland. The largest category is Governance with 1,655 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Northumberland?

The oldest company registration in Northumberland dates back to 1901, spanning over 125 years of business history.

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