Companies in Cottingham

United Kingdom|58.6% formed since 2020|Data updated 22 Aug 2026
1,043
Active

1,043 active companies are registered in Cottingham with Companies House. Out of 1,138 companies ever registered here, 0 are no longer active — a 92% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 58.6% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (63%) 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 67 companies. Cottingham is home to 18 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 21 government contracts worth £1.7M in total. The average company age is 7.2 years. The earliest company registration in Cottingham dates back to 1904.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, August 2026

1,043
Active Companies
1,138
Total Registered
1904
Oldest Company
58.6%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
8%
31%
58%
Pre-1990: 20
1990s: 11
2000s: 95
2010s: 352
2020s: 660

Data Signals

Governance
3,3366 src
Financial
2,26410 src
Compliance
70813 src
Risk
3727 src
quality
1334 src
Trade
521 src
growth
211 src
operational
121 src
ESG
32 src
innovation
21 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Cottingham is 7.2 years old. There are 18 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 12 registered charities operate locally.

7.2 yrs
Avg company age
18
FCA regulated
12
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 7 (70%)Large: 3 (30%)

Government Investment

Companies in Cottingham have been awarded 21 government contracts with a combined value of £1.7M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Cottingham?

There are 1,043 active companies registered in Cottingham, out of 1,138 total. 0 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Cottingham?

The top industries in Cottingham include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (67 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (58 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (44 companies).

How fast is Cottingham growing as a business hub?

58.6% of currently active companies in Cottingham were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Cottingham?

Our database contains 6,903 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Cottingham. The largest category is Governance with 3,336 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Cottingham?

The oldest company registration in Cottingham dates back to 1904, spanning over 122 years of business history.

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