Companies in Sedgefield

United Kingdom|38.7% formed since 2020|10% inactive|Data updated 12 Sept 2026
111
Active

111 active companies are registered in Sedgefield with Companies House. Out of 128 companies ever registered here, 13 are no longer active — a 87% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 38.7% of current companies established since 2020. A wave of registrations in the 2010s accounts for 46% of active companies, pointing to a decade of strong entrepreneurial activity. The most common industry sector is management consultancy activities other than financial management, with 7 companies. Companies here hold 12 government contracts worth £4.6M in total. The average company age is 10.3 years.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

111
Active Companies
128
Total Registered
1978
Oldest Company
38.7%
Growth (2020s)

A diverse local economy with no single sector accounting for more than 15% of businesses.

Incorporation by Decade
12%
40%
43%
Pre-1990: 2
1990s: 5
2000s: 15
2010s: 51
2020s: 55

Data Signals

Governance
3663 src
Financial
2916 src
innovation
1452 src
Compliance
996 src
Risk
875 src
Trade
401 src
quality
132 src
growth
121 src
corporate_structure
31 src
operational
31 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Sedgefield is 10.3 years old. There are 1 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 2 registered charities operate locally.

10.3 yrs
Avg company age
1
FCA regulated
2
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 3 (25%)Large: 9 (75%)

Government Investment

Companies in Sedgefield have been awarded 12 government contracts with a combined value of £4.6M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Sedgefield?

There are 111 active companies registered in Sedgefield, out of 128 total. 13 (10%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Sedgefield?

The top industries in Sedgefield include Management consultancy activities other than financial management (7 companies), Other information technology service activities (6 companies), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (6 companies).

How fast is Sedgefield growing as a business hub?

38.7% of currently active companies in Sedgefield were incorporated since 2020, indicating moderate recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Sedgefield?

Our database contains 1,059 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Sedgefield. The largest category is Governance with 366 signals from 3 sources.

When was the first company registered in Sedgefield?

The oldest company registration in Sedgefield dates back to 1978, spanning over 48 years of business history.

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