Companies in Billingham

United Kingdom|56.8% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
2,712
Active

2,712 active companies are registered in Billingham with Companies House. Out of 2,976 companies ever registered here, 3 are no longer active — a 91% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 56.8% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (62%) 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 368 companies. Billingham is home to 30 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 172 government contracts worth £162.9M in total. The average company age is 7.0 years. The earliest company registration in Billingham dates back to 1887.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

2,712
Active Companies
2,976
Total Registered
1887
Oldest Company
56.8%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
34%
57%
Pre-1990: 42
1990s: 43
2000s: 198
2010s: 1,008
2020s: 1,685

Data Signals

Governance
7,9045 src
Financial
4,85310 src
Compliance
1,54311 src
Risk
1,2018 src
growth
1812 src
Trade
1501 src
quality
683 src
ESG
414 src
innovation
292 src
operational
271 src
corporate_structure
41 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Billingham is 7 years old. There are 30 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 10 registered charities operate locally.

7 yrs
Avg company age
30
FCA regulated
10
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 25 (42%)Medium: 4 (7%)Large: 31 (52%)

Government Investment

Companies in Billingham have been awarded 172 government contracts with a combined value of £162.9M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Billingham?

There are 2,712 active companies registered in Billingham, out of 2,976 total. 3 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Billingham?

The top industries in Billingham include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (368 companies), Other (299 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (157 companies).

How fast is Billingham growing as a business hub?

56.8% of currently active companies in Billingham were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Billingham?

Our database contains 16,001 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Billingham. The largest category is Governance with 7,904 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Billingham?

The oldest company registration in Billingham dates back to 1887, spanning over 139 years of business history.

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