Companies in Barnsley

United Kingdom|53.2% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
8,451
Active

8,451 active companies are based in Barnsley according to Companies House records. Out of 9,405 companies ever registered here, 37 are no longer active — a 90% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 53.2% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (58%) 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 467 companies. 85 medium and large companies operate here, indicating a significant commercial presence. Barnsley is home to 220 FCA-regulated firms and 101 registered charities. Companies here hold 265 government contracts worth £717.7M in total. The average company age is 8.2 years. The earliest company registration in Barnsley dates back to 1904.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

8,451
Active Companies
9,405
Total Registered
1904
Oldest Company
53.2%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
11%
32%
52%
Pre-1990: 179
1990s: 229
2000s: 1,054
2010s: 3,041
2020s: 4,902

Top Industries

Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate467→Buying and selling of own real estate383→Freight transport by road267→Development of building projects198→Management consultancy activities other than financial management193→Other business support service activities n.e.c.190→Other service activities n.e.c.189→Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.180→Dormant Company178→Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet172→

Data Signals

Governance
25,9495 src
Financial
16,40210 src
Compliance
5,25313 src
Risk
3,3719 src
Trade
7422 src
quality
5214 src
growth
2762 src
operational
2191 src
ESG
1885 src
innovation
472 src
corporate_structure
101 src

Top Companies in Barnsley

BARNSLEY PREMIER LEISURE
Operation of sports facilitiesEst. 199938 signals
THE SYMPHONY GROUP PLC
Manufacture of kitchen furnitureEst. 1971104 signals
NAYLOR DRAINAGE LTD
Other manufacturing n.e.c.Est. 193844 signals
AGE UK BARNSLEY
Social work activities without accommodation for the elderly and disabledEst. 201129 signals
WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST
Pre-primary educationEst. 201289 signals
FOSTERS BAKERY (STAINCROSS) LIMITED
Manufacture of bread; manufacture of fresh pastry goods and cakesEst. 195919 signals
NAYLOR COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES LIMITED
Other manufacturing n.e.c.Est. 199448 signals
SUN HEALTHCARE LIMITED
Other residential care activities n.e.c.Est. 200140 signals
COMPANY SHOP LIMITED
Retail sale in non-specialised stores with food, beverages or tobacco predominatingEst. 198530 signals
WOLF LAUNDRY LIMITED
Wholesale of other machinery and equipmentEst. 201227 signals

Business Landscape

The average active company in Barnsley is 8.2 years old. There are 220 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 101 registered charities operate locally.

8.2 yrs
Avg company age
220
FCA regulated
101
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 70 (45%)Medium: 18 (12%)Large: 67 (43%)

Government Investment

Companies in Barnsley have been awarded 265 government contracts with a combined value of £717.7M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Barnsley?

There are 8,451 active companies registered in Barnsley, out of 9,405 total. 37 (0%) 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 (467 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (383 companies), Freight transport by road (267 companies).

How fast is Barnsley growing as a business hub?

53.2% 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 52,978 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Barnsley. The largest category is Governance with 25,949 signals from 5 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.