Companies in Crook

United Kingdom|56.8% formed since 2020|14% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
507
Active

507 active companies are registered in Crook with Companies House. Out of 650 companies ever registered here, 89 are no longer active — a 78% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 56.8% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (75%) 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 25 companies. Crook is home to 13 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 19 government contracts worth £10.6M in total. The average company age is 8.2 years. The earliest company registration in Crook dates back to 1936.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

507
Active Companies
650
Total Registered
1936
Oldest Company
56.8%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
10%
27%
60%
Pre-1990: 10
1990s: 15
2000s: 63
2010s: 170
2020s: 380

Data Signals

Governance
2,1094 src
Financial
1,6798 src
Risk
2568 src
Compliance
18811 src
quality
794 src
Trade
532 src
growth
222 src
operational
151 src
innovation
82 src
ESG
21 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Crook is 8.2 years old. There are 13 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 9 registered charities operate locally.

8.2 yrs
Avg company age
13
FCA regulated
9
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Large: 5 (100%)

Government Investment

Companies in Crook have been awarded 19 government contracts with a combined value of £10.6M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Crook?

There are 507 active companies registered in Crook, out of 650 total. 89 (14%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Crook?

The top industries in Crook include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (25 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (24 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (22 companies).

How fast is Crook growing as a business hub?

56.8% of currently active companies in Crook were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Crook?

Our database contains 4,411 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Crook. The largest category is Governance with 2,109 signals from 4 sources.

When was the first company registered in Crook?

The oldest company registration in Crook dates back to 1936, spanning over 90 years of business history.

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