Companies in Thirsk

United Kingdom|47% formed since 2020|8% inactive|Data updated 27 Oct 2026
1,199
Active

1,199 active companies are registered in Thirsk with Companies House. Out of 1,374 companies ever registered here, 105 are no longer active — a 87% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 47% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (55%) 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 73 companies. Thirsk is home to 25 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 27 government contracts worth £14.3M in total. The average company age is 10.7 years. The earliest company registration in Thirsk dates back to 1907.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

1,199
Active Companies
1,374
Total Registered
1907
Oldest Company
47%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
14%
30%
49%
Pre-1990: 55
1990s: 48
2000s: 185
2010s: 412
2020s: 662

Data Signals

Governance
5,0905 src
Financial
4,80910 src
Risk
7956 src
Compliance
61511 src
Trade
3352 src
quality
724 src
growth
362 src
ESG
334 src
operational
311 src
innovation
102 src
corporate_structure
61 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Thirsk is 10.7 years old. There are 25 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 12 registered charities operate locally.

10.7 yrs
Avg company age
25
FCA regulated
12
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 10 (22%)Medium: 1 (2%)Large: 35 (76%)

Government Investment

Companies in Thirsk have been awarded 27 government contracts with a combined value of £14.3M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Thirsk?

There are 1,199 active companies registered in Thirsk, out of 1,374 total. 105 (8%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Thirsk?

The top industries in Thirsk include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (73 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (50 companies), Activities of other holding companies n.e.c. (50 companies).

How fast is Thirsk growing as a business hub?

47% of currently active companies in Thirsk were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Thirsk?

Our database contains 11,832 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Thirsk. The largest category is Governance with 5,090 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Thirsk?

The oldest company registration in Thirsk dates back to 1907, spanning over 119 years of business history.

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