Companies in Barnsley

United Kingdom|52.8% formed since 2020|10% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
8,461
Active

8,461 active companies are based in Barnsley according to Companies House records. Out of 10,240 companies ever registered here, 1,012 are no longer active — a 83% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 52.8% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (65%) 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 494 companies. 78 medium and large companies operate here, indicating a significant commercial presence. Barnsley is home to 216 FCA-regulated firms and 93 registered charities. Companies here hold 270 government contracts worth £723.0M in total. The average company age is 8.7 years. The earliest company registration in Barnsley dates back to 1904.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

8,461
Active Companies
10,240
Total Registered
1904
Oldest Company
52.8%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
11%
30%
55%
Pre-1990: 209
1990s: 235
2000s: 1,117
2010s: 3,033
2020s: 5,512

Top Industries

Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate494→Buying and selling of own real estate411→Freight transport by road256→Residents property management210→Development of building projects206→Management consultancy activities other than financial management200→Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.194→Other business support service activities n.e.c.178→Other service activities n.e.c.172→Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet166→

Data Signals

Governance
35,5186 src
Financial
29,40810 src
Risk
4,47411 src
Compliance
3,51015 src
Trade
1,2292 src
quality
8805 src
growth
3152 src
operational
2281 src
ESG
1925 src
innovation
1192 src
corporate_structure
151 src

Top Companies in Barnsley

BARNSLEY PREMIER LEISURE
Operation of sports facilitiesEst. 199942 signals
THE SYMPHONY GROUP PLC
Manufacture of kitchen furnitureEst. 1971113 signals
AGE UK BARNSLEY
Social work activities without accommodation for the elderly and disabledEst. 201132 signals
FOSTERS BAKERY (STAINCROSS) LIMITED
Manufacture of bread; manufacture of fresh pastry goods and cakesEst. 195928 signals
WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST
Pre-primary educationEst. 201297 signals
PREMDOR CROSBY LIMITED
Manufacture of other products of wood; manufacture of articles of cork, straw and plaiting materialsEst. 199675 signals
COMPANY SHOP LIMITED
Retail sale in non-specialised stores with food, beverages or tobacco predominatingEst. 198556 signals
NAYLOR COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES LIMITED
Other manufacturing n.e.c.Est. 199451 signals
NAYLOR DRAINAGE LTD
Other manufacturing n.e.c.Est. 193843 signals
WOLF LAUNDRY LIMITED
Wholesale of other machinery and equipmentEst. 201240 signals

Business Landscape

The average active company in Barnsley is 8.7 years old. There are 216 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 93 registered charities operate locally.

8.7 yrs
Avg company age
216
FCA regulated
93
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 73 (48%)Medium: 18 (12%)Large: 60 (40%)

Government Investment

Companies in Barnsley have been awarded 270 government contracts with a combined value of £723.0M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Barnsley?

There are 8,461 active companies registered in Barnsley, out of 10,240 total. 1,012 (10%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Barnsley?

The top industries in Barnsley include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (494 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (411 companies), Freight transport by road (256 companies).

How fast is Barnsley growing as a business hub?

52.8% of currently active companies in Barnsley were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Barnsley?

Our database contains 75,888 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Barnsley. The largest category is Governance with 35,518 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Barnsley?

The oldest company registration in Barnsley dates back to 1904, spanning over 122 years of business history.

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