Companies in Blyth

United Kingdom|63.5% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
934
Active

934 active companies are registered in Blyth with Companies House. Out of 1,073 companies ever registered here, 1 are no longer active — a 87% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 63.5% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (72%) 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 56 companies. Blyth is home to 21 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 27 government contracts worth £319.2M in total. The average company age is 6.6 years. The earliest company registration in Blyth dates back to 1908.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

934
Active Companies
1,073
Total Registered
1908
Oldest Company
63.5%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
27%
63%
Pre-1990: 15
1990s: 12
2000s: 78
2010s: 293
2020s: 675

Data Signals

Governance
2,8205 src
Financial
1,60710 src
Compliance
57612 src
Risk
3298 src
Trade
702 src
quality
583 src
growth
271 src
ESG
264 src
innovation
162 src
operational
121 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Blyth is 6.6 years old. There are 21 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 20 registered charities operate locally.

6.6 yrs
Avg company age
21
FCA regulated
20
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 6 (43%)Large: 8 (57%)

Government Investment

Companies in Blyth have been awarded 27 government contracts with a combined value of £319.2M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Blyth?

There are 934 active companies registered in Blyth, out of 1,073 total. 1 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Blyth?

The top industries in Blyth include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (56 companies), Take-away food shops and mobile food stands (42 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (41 companies).

How fast is Blyth growing as a business hub?

63.5% of currently active companies in Blyth were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Blyth?

Our database contains 5,541 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Blyth. The largest category is Governance with 2,820 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Blyth?

The oldest company registration in Blyth dates back to 1908, spanning over 118 years of business history.

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