Companies in Spennymoor

United Kingdom|68.5% formed since 2020|8% inactive|Data updated 31 Oct 2026
955
Active

955 active companies are registered in Spennymoor with Companies House. Out of 1,125 companies ever registered here, 95 are no longer active — a 85% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 68.5% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (80%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is retail sale via mail order houses or via internet, with 237 companies. Spennymoor is home to 13 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 86 government contracts worth £153.7M in total. The average company age is 5.9 years. The earliest company registration in Spennymoor dates back to 1947.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

955
Active Companies
1,125
Total Registered
1947
Oldest Company
68.5%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
22%
69%
Pre-1990: 11
1990s: 17
2000s: 69
2010s: 242
2020s: 760

Top Industries

Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet237→Buying and selling of own real estate59→
Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate34
Management consultancy activities other than financial management21
Other service activities n.e.c.19
Other business support service activities n.e.c.18
Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles16
Freight transport by road15
Other professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c.15
Electrical installation14

Data Signals

Governance
3,9625 src
Financial
2,61510 src
Risk
7117 src
Compliance
27913 src
Trade
982 src
growth
892 src
quality
402 src
ESG
244 src
operational
191 src
innovation
21 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Spennymoor is 5.9 years old. There are 13 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 8 registered charities operate locally.

5.9 yrs
Avg company age
13
FCA regulated
8
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 10 (42%)Medium: 1 (4%)Large: 13 (54%)

Government Investment

Companies in Spennymoor have been awarded 86 government contracts with a combined value of £153.7M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Spennymoor?

There are 955 active companies registered in Spennymoor, out of 1,125 total. 95 (8%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Spennymoor?

The top industries in Spennymoor include Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet (237 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (59 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (34 companies).

How fast is Spennymoor growing as a business hub?

68.5% of currently active companies in Spennymoor were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Spennymoor?

Our database contains 7,839 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Spennymoor. The largest category is Governance with 3,962 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Spennymoor?

The oldest company registration in Spennymoor dates back to 1947, spanning over 79 years of business history.

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