Companies in Dalkeith

United Kingdom|58.5% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
1,293
Active

1,293 active companies are registered in Dalkeith with Companies House. Out of 1,418 companies ever registered here, 3 are no longer active — a 91% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 58.5% 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 89 companies. Dalkeith is home to 37 FCA-regulated firms. The average company age is 7.3 years. The earliest company registration in Dalkeith dates back to 1879.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

1,293
Active Companies
1,418
Total Registered
1879
Oldest Company
58.5%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
9%
31%
57%
Pre-1990: 18
1990s: 19
2000s: 130
2010s: 440
2020s: 811

Data Signals

Governance
3,9303 src
Financial
2,1486 src
Compliance
6528 src
Risk
3987 src
quality
482 src
Trade
462 src
ESG
214 src
operational
71 src
innovation
62 src
growth
42 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Dalkeith is 7.3 years old. There are 37 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 4 registered charities operate locally.

7.3 yrs
Avg company age
37
FCA regulated
4
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 6 (67%)Large: 3 (33%)

Government Investment

Companies in Dalkeith have been awarded 2 government contracts with a combined value of £0.1M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Dalkeith?

There are 1,293 active companies registered in Dalkeith, out of 1,418 total. 3 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Dalkeith?

The top industries in Dalkeith include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (89 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (63 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (59 companies).

How fast is Dalkeith growing as a business hub?

58.5% of currently active companies in Dalkeith were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Dalkeith?

Our database contains 7,260 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Dalkeith. The largest category is Governance with 3,930 signals from 3 sources.

When was the first company registered in Dalkeith?

The oldest company registration in Dalkeith dates back to 1879, spanning over 147 years of business history.

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