115 active companies are registered in Darlaston with Companies House. Out of 133 companies ever registered here, 6 are no longer active — a 86% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 36.5% of current companies established since 2020. A wave of registrations in the 2010s accounts for 52% of active companies, pointing to a decade of strong entrepreneurial activity. The most common industry sector is freight transport by road, with 10 companies. The average company age is 11.1 years.
Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026
A diverse local economy with no single sector accounting for more than 15% of businesses.
The average active company in Darlaston is 11.1 years old. There are 2 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 1 registered charities operate locally.
There are 115 active companies registered in Darlaston, out of 133 total. 6 (5%) are no longer active.
The top industries in Darlaston include Freight transport by road (10 companies), Roofing activities (6 companies).
36.5% of currently active companies in Darlaston were incorporated since 2020, indicating moderate recent growth.
Our database contains 1,229 data signals across 8 categories for active companies in Darlaston. The largest category is Financial with 564 signals from 7 sources.
The oldest company registration in Darlaston dates back to 1979, spanning over 47 years of business history.