Companies in Tyne And Wear

United Kingdom|28.1% formed since 2020|8% inactive|Data updated 13 Sept 2026
327
Active

327 active companies are registered in Tyne And Wear with Companies House. Out of 396 companies ever registered here, 32 are no longer active — a 83% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 28.1% of current companies established since 2020. The most common industry sector is buying and selling of own real estate, with 16 companies. Tyne And Wear is home to 12 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 20 government contracts worth £9.0M in total. The average company age is 20.3 years, suggesting a mature business environment. The earliest company registration in Tyne And Wear dates back to 1896.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

327
Active Companies
396
Total Registered
1896
Oldest Company
28.1%
Growth (2020s)

An established business centre with companies averaging 20.3 years of operation.

Incorporation by Decade
18%
32%
16%
29%
Pre-1990: 69
1990s: 22
2000s: 126
2010s: 62
2020s: 115

Data Signals

Governance
1,1395 src
Financial
1,1249 src
Compliance
30412 src
Risk
2508 src
ESG
663 src
quality
664 src
innovation
622 src
Trade
371 src
growth
232 src
operational
121 src
corporate_structure
31 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Tyne And Wear is 20.3 years old. There are 12 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 4 registered charities operate locally.

20.3 yrs
Avg company age
12
FCA regulated
4
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 6 (38%)Medium: 1 (6%)Large: 9 (56%)

Government Investment

Companies in Tyne And Wear have been awarded 20 government contracts with a combined value of £9.0M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Tyne And Wear?

There are 327 active companies registered in Tyne And Wear, out of 396 total. 32 (8%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Tyne And Wear?

The top industries in Tyne And Wear include Buying and selling of own real estate (16 companies), Activities of other holding companies n.e.c. (13 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (13 companies).

How fast is Tyne And Wear growing as a business hub?

28.1% of currently active companies in Tyne And Wear were incorporated since 2020, indicating moderate recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Tyne And Wear?

Our database contains 3,086 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Tyne And Wear. The largest category is Governance with 1,139 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Tyne And Wear?

The oldest company registration in Tyne And Wear dates back to 1896, spanning over 130 years of business history.

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