Companies in Blyth

United Kingdom|64.3% formed since 2020|13% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
915
Active

915 active companies are registered in Blyth with Companies House. Out of 1,165 companies ever registered here, 151 are no longer active — a 79% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 64.3% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (82%) 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 20 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 15 government contracts worth £12.8M in total. The average company age is 6.7 years. The earliest company registration in Blyth dates back to 1908.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

915
Active Companies
1,165
Total Registered
1908
Oldest Company
64.3%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
25%
66%
Pre-1990: 15
1990s: 12
2000s: 78
2010s: 288
2020s: 754

Data Signals

Governance
3,8276 src
Financial
2,7909 src
Risk
4318 src
innovation
4002 src
Compliance
36214 src
Trade
1062 src
quality
1014 src
ESG
234 src
growth
151 src
operational
131 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Blyth is 6.7 years old. There are 20 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 19 registered charities operate locally.

6.7 yrs
Avg company age
20
FCA regulated
19
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 5 (42%)Large: 7 (58%)

Government Investment

Companies in Blyth have been awarded 15 government contracts with a combined value of £12.8M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Blyth?

There are 915 active companies registered in Blyth, out of 1,165 total. 151 (13%) are no longer active.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), Buying and selling of own real estate (40 companies), Take-away food shops and mobile food stands (37 companies).

How fast is Blyth growing as a business hub?

64.3% 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 8,068 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Blyth. The largest category is Governance with 3,827 signals from 6 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.