Companies in Bishop Auckland

United Kingdom|52.7% formed since 2020|10% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
2,073
Active

2,073 active companies are registered in Bishop Auckland with Companies House. Out of 2,476 companies ever registered here, 237 are no longer active — a 84% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 52.7% 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 121 companies. Bishop Auckland is home to 44 FCA-regulated firms and 25 registered charities. Companies here hold 80 government contracts worth £141.6M in total. The average company age is 8.7 years. The earliest company registration in Bishop Auckland dates back to 1895.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

2,073
Active Companies
2,476
Total Registered
1895
Oldest Company
52.7%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
10%
31%
55%
Pre-1990: 45
1990s: 45
2000s: 248
2010s: 762
2020s: 1,341

Top Industries

Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate121→Residents property management71→Management consultancy activities other than financial management68→Buying and selling of own real estate68→Electrical installation41→Other business support service activities n.e.c.40→Dormant Company39→Take-away food shops and mobile food stands39→Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet36→Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.36→

Data Signals

Governance
8,7505 src
Financial
6,80210 src
Risk
1,0229 src
Compliance
75214 src
Trade
2272 src
quality
2274 src
growth
882 src
operational
561 src
ESG
214 src
innovation
172 src
regulatory
11 src

Top Companies in Bishop Auckland

CONNECTION FLOORING LIMITED
Wholesale of furniture, carpets and lighting equipmentEst. 201268 signals
11ARCHES
Performing artsEst. 201422 signals

Business Landscape

The average active company in Bishop Auckland is 8.7 years old. There are 44 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 25 registered charities operate locally.

8.7 yrs
Avg company age
44
FCA regulated
25
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 11 (46%)Medium: 3 (13%)Large: 10 (42%)

Government Investment

Companies in Bishop Auckland have been awarded 80 government contracts with a combined value of £141.6M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Bishop Auckland?

There are 2,073 active companies registered in Bishop Auckland, out of 2,476 total. 237 (10%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Bishop Auckland?

The top industries in Bishop Auckland include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (121 companies), Residents property management (71 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (68 companies).

How fast is Bishop Auckland growing as a business hub?

52.7% of currently active companies in Bishop Auckland were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Bishop Auckland?

Our database contains 17,963 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Bishop Auckland. The largest category is Governance with 8,750 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Bishop Auckland?

The oldest company registration in Bishop Auckland dates back to 1895, spanning over 131 years of business history.

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