Companies in Bedlington

United Kingdom|59.5% formed since 2020|13% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
518
Active

518 active companies are registered in Bedlington with Companies House. Out of 678 companies ever registered here, 90 are no longer active — a 76% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 59.5% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (77%) 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 23 companies. Companies here hold 27 government contracts worth £28.6M in total. The average company age is 7.0 years.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

518
Active Companies
678
Total Registered
1969
Oldest Company
59.5%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
31%
60%
Pre-1990: 9
1990s: 11
2000s: 41
2010s: 207
2020s: 398

Data Signals

Governance
2,1354 src
Financial
1,6079 src
Risk
2047 src
Compliance
18410 src
quality
585 src
Trade
362 src
growth
292 src
operational
171 src
ESG
63 src
regulatory
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Bedlington is 7 years old. There are 9 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 4 registered charities operate locally.

7 yrs
Avg company age
9
FCA regulated
4
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 1 (50%)Large: 1 (50%)

Government Investment

Companies in Bedlington have been awarded 27 government contracts with a combined value of £28.6M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Bedlington?

There are 518 active companies registered in Bedlington, out of 678 total. 90 (13%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Bedlington?

The top industries in Bedlington include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (23 companies), Dormant Company (23 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (19 companies).

How fast is Bedlington growing as a business hub?

59.5% of currently active companies in Bedlington were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Bedlington?

Our database contains 4,277 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Bedlington. The largest category is Governance with 2,135 signals from 4 sources.

When was the first company registered in Bedlington?

The oldest company registration in Bedlington dates back to 1969, spanning over 57 years of business history.

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