Companies in Spennymoor

United Kingdom|68.2% formed since 2020|7% inactive|Data updated 12 Sept 2026
956
Active

956 active companies are registered in Spennymoor with Companies House. Out of 1,114 companies ever registered here, 75 are no longer active — a 86% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 68.2% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (78%) 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 226 companies. Spennymoor is home to 16 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 86 government contracts worth £153.7M in total. The average company age is 5.8 years. The earliest company registration in Spennymoor dates back to 1947.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

956
Active Companies
1,114
Total Registered
1947
Oldest Company
68.2%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
23%
68%
Pre-1990: 11
1990s: 18
2000s: 70
2010s: 245
2020s: 744

Data Signals

Governance
2,8256 src
Financial
1,57510 src
Risk
5618 src
Compliance
48713 src
growth
882 src
Trade
541 src
quality
392 src
ESG
254 src
operational
201 src
innovation
21 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Spennymoor is 5.8 years old. There are 16 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 10 registered charities operate locally.

5.8 yrs
Avg company age
16
FCA regulated
10
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 11 (42%)Medium: 1 (4%)Large: 14 (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There are 956 active companies registered in Spennymoor, out of 1,114 total. 75 (7%) are no longer active.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 (226 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?

68.2% 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 5,676 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Spennymoor. The largest category is Governance with 2,825 signals from 6 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.