Companies in Maghera

United Kingdom|48.2% formed since 2020|7% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
396
Active

396 active companies are registered in Maghera with Companies House. Out of 439 companies ever registered here, 31 are no longer active — a 90% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 48.2% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (55%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is construction of domestic buildings, with 19 companies. Maghera is home to 12 FCA-regulated firms. The average company age is 8.1 years.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

396
Active Companies
439
Total Registered
1987
Oldest Company
48.2%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
8%
39%
50%
Pre-1990: 2
1990s: 9
2000s: 36
2010s: 171
2020s: 218

Data Signals

Governance
1,6513 src
Financial
1,3826 src
Risk
1836 src
Compliance
1075 src
Trade
402 src
quality
202 src
growth
52 src
innovation
32 src
ESG
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Maghera is 8.1 years old. There are 12 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 4 registered charities operate locally.

8.1 yrs
Avg company age
12
FCA regulated
4
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 11 (69%)Large: 5 (31%)

Government Investment

Companies in Maghera have been awarded 3 government contracts with a combined value of £0.9M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Maghera?

There are 396 active companies registered in Maghera, out of 439 total. 31 (7%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Maghera?

The top industries in Maghera include Construction of domestic buildings (19 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (19 companies), Activities of other holding companies n.e.c. (12 companies).

How fast is Maghera growing as a business hub?

48.2% of currently active companies in Maghera were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Maghera?

Our database contains 3,392 data signals across 9 categories for active companies in Maghera. The largest category is Governance with 1,651 signals from 3 sources.

When was the first company registered in Maghera?

The oldest company registration in Maghera dates back to 1987, spanning over 39 years of business history.

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