Companies in Co Down

United Kingdom|1.9% formed since 2020|1% inactive|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
431
Active

431 active companies are registered in Co Down with Companies House. Out of 464 companies ever registered here, 4 are no longer active — a 93% survival rate. 46% of companies predate 2000, reflecting Co Down's long-established commercial heritage. The most common industry sector is other, with 28 companies. Co Down is home to 16 FCA-regulated firms. The average company age is 28.9 years, suggesting a mature business environment. The earliest company registration in Co Down dates back to 1906.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

431
Active Companies
464
Total Registered
1906
Oldest Company
1.9%
Growth (2020s)

An established business centre with companies averaging 28.9 years of operation.

Incorporation by Decade
21%
22%
53%
Pre-1990: 97
1990s: 100
2000s: 248
2010s: 11
2020s: 8

Data Signals

Governance
1,5662 src
Financial
1,0719 src
Risk
2874 src
Compliance
2559 src
quality
462 src
Trade
442 src
ESG
92 src
operational
51 src
growth
21 src
innovation
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Co Down is 28.9 years old. There are 16 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 3 registered charities operate locally.

28.9 yrs
Avg company age
16
FCA regulated
3
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 7 (32%)Medium: 2 (9%)Large: 13 (59%)

Government Investment

Companies in Co Down have been awarded 2 government contracts with a combined value of £0.2M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Co Down?

There are 431 active companies registered in Co Down, out of 464 total. 4 (1%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Co Down?

The top industries in Co Down include Other (28 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (20 companies), Development of building projects (20 companies).

How fast is Co Down growing as a business hub?

1.9% of currently active companies in Co Down were incorporated since 2020, indicating steady recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Co Down?

Our database contains 3,286 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Co Down. The largest category is Governance with 1,566 signals from 2 sources.

When was the first company registered in Co Down?

The oldest company registration in Co Down dates back to 1906, spanning over 120 years of business history.

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