Companies in Downpatrick

United Kingdom|46.7% formed since 2020|1% inactive|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
892
Active

892 active companies are registered in Downpatrick with Companies House. Out of 1,004 companies ever registered here, 10 are no longer active — a 89% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 46.7% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (51%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is development of building projects, with 37 companies. Downpatrick is home to 30 FCA-regulated firms. The average company age is 8.4 years. The earliest company registration in Downpatrick dates back to 1949.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

892
Active Companies
1,004
Total Registered
1949
Oldest Company
46.7%
Growth (2020s)

A diverse local economy with no single sector accounting for more than 15% of businesses.

Incorporation by Decade
9%
41%
45%
Pre-1990: 19
1990s: 23
2000s: 95
2010s: 414
2020s: 453

Data Signals

Governance
2,7712 src
Financial
1,5487 src
Compliance
4537 src
Risk
3237 src
Trade
481 src
quality
412 src
innovation
102 src
growth
61 src
ESG
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Downpatrick is 8.4 years old. There are 30 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 9 registered charities operate locally.

8.4 yrs
Avg company age
30
FCA regulated
9
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 6 (40%)Medium: 3 (20%)Large: 6 (40%)

Government Investment

Companies in Downpatrick have been awarded 5 government contracts with a combined value of £5.5M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Downpatrick?

There are 892 active companies registered in Downpatrick, out of 1,004 total. 10 (1%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Downpatrick?

The top industries in Downpatrick include Development of building projects (37 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (33 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (32 companies).

How fast is Downpatrick growing as a business hub?

46.7% of currently active companies in Downpatrick were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Downpatrick?

Our database contains 5,201 data signals across 9 categories for active companies in Downpatrick. The largest category is Governance with 2,771 signals from 2 sources.

When was the first company registered in Downpatrick?

The oldest company registration in Downpatrick dates back to 1949, spanning over 77 years of business history.

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