Companies in Craigavon

United Kingdom|51.8% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
3,012
Active

3,012 active companies are registered in Craigavon with Companies House. Out of 3,272 companies ever registered here, 3 are no longer active — a 92% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 51.8% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (56%) 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 167 companies. 52 medium and large companies operate here, indicating a significant commercial presence. Craigavon is home to 77 FCA-regulated firms and 21 registered charities. Companies here hold 10 government contracts worth £4.9M in total. The average company age is 8.5 years. The earliest company registration in Craigavon dates back to 1920.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

3,012
Active Companies
3,272
Total Registered
1920
Oldest Company
51.8%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
10%
34%
52%
Pre-1990: 81
1990s: 78
2000s: 324
2010s: 1,097
2020s: 1,692

Data Signals

Governance
9,3032 src
Financial
5,51810 src
Compliance
1,6078 src
Risk
1,0425 src
Trade
2362 src
quality
1943 src
innovation
322 src
ESG
236 src
growth
122 src
operational
81 src
corporate_structure
31 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Craigavon is 8.5 years old. There are 77 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 21 registered charities operate locally.

8.5 yrs
Avg company age
77
FCA regulated
21
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 40 (43%)Medium: 7 (8%)Large: 45 (49%)

Government Investment

Companies in Craigavon have been awarded 10 government contracts with a combined value of £4.9M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Craigavon?

There are 3,012 active companies registered in Craigavon, out of 3,272 total. 3 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Craigavon?

The top industries in Craigavon include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (167 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (117 companies), Residents property management (111 companies).

How fast is Craigavon growing as a business hub?

51.8% of currently active companies in Craigavon were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Craigavon?

Our database contains 17,978 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Craigavon. The largest category is Governance with 9,303 signals from 2 sources.

When was the first company registered in Craigavon?

The oldest company registration in Craigavon dates back to 1920, spanning over 106 years of business history.

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