Companies in Newcastle

United Kingdom|57% formed since 2020|Data updated 22 Aug 2026
3,518
Active

3,518 active companies are registered in Newcastle with Companies House. Out of 4,105 companies ever registered here, 19 are no longer active — a 86% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 57% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (64%) 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 185 companies. Newcastle is home to 81 FCA-regulated firms and 33 registered charities. Companies here hold 86 government contracts worth £184.9M in total. The average company age is 7.8 years. The earliest company registration in Newcastle dates back to 1928.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, August 2026

3,518
Active Companies
4,105
Total Registered
1928
Oldest Company
57%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
10%
31%
54%
Pre-1990: 92
1990s: 97
2000s: 390
2010s: 1,290
2020s: 2,236

Data Signals

Governance
10,9806 src
Financial
7,01510 src
Compliance
2,19713 src
Risk
1,4189 src
quality
4714 src
Trade
2802 src
growth
952 src
innovation
382 src
ESG
355 src
operational
321 src
regulatory
31 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Newcastle is 7.8 years old. There are 81 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 33 registered charities operate locally.

7.8 yrs
Avg company age
81
FCA regulated
33
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 24 (39%)Medium: 2 (3%)Large: 36 (58%)

Government Investment

Companies in Newcastle have been awarded 86 government contracts with a combined value of £184.9M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Newcastle?

There are 3,518 active companies registered in Newcastle, out of 4,105 total. 19 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Newcastle?

The top industries in Newcastle include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (185 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (184 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (105 companies).

How fast is Newcastle growing as a business hub?

57% of currently active companies in Newcastle were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Newcastle?

Our database contains 22,564 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Newcastle. The largest category is Governance with 10,980 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Newcastle?

The oldest company registration in Newcastle dates back to 1928, spanning over 98 years of business history.

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