42 active companies are registered in Dunston with Companies House. Out of 47 companies ever registered here, 4 are no longer active — a 89% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 52.4% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (60%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The average company age is 7.6 years.
Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026
Dunston is a growth hotspot — over half of its active companies were formed since 2020.
The average active company in Dunston is 7.6 years old. There are 3 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 2 registered charities operate locally.
Companies in Dunston have been awarded 2 government contracts with a combined value of £0.8M. See the Top Government Contractors report.
There are 42 active companies registered in Dunston, out of 47 total. 4 (9%) are no longer active.
Dunston has a diverse business landscape.
52.4% of currently active companies in Dunston were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.
Our database contains 390 data signals across 6 categories for active companies in Dunston. The largest category is Governance with 177 signals from 3 sources.
The oldest company registration in Dunston dates back to 1981, spanning over 45 years of business history.