Companies in Newcastle Upon Tyne

United Kingdom|56.6% formed since 2020|14% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
99
Active

99 active companies are registered in Newcastle Upon Tyne with Companies House. Out of 133 companies ever registered here, 18 are no longer active — a 74% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 56.6% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (72%) 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 8 companies. Companies here hold 8 government contracts worth £7.7M in total. The average company age is 14.5 years. The earliest company registration in Newcastle Upon Tyne dates back to 1897.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

99
Active Companies
133
Total Registered
1897
Oldest Company
56.6%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
10%
9%
22%
54%
Pre-1990: 13
1990s: 6
2000s: 12
2010s: 29
2020s: 71

Data Signals

Governance
4264 src
Financial
3297 src
Risk
605 src
Compliance
497 src
ESG
92 src
innovation
82 src
growth
81 src
operational
71 src
Trade
52 src
quality
42 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Newcastle Upon Tyne is 14.5 years old. There are 2 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 3 registered charities operate locally.

14.5 yrs
Avg company age
2
FCA regulated
3
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 1 (33%)Large: 2 (67%)

Government Investment

Companies in Newcastle Upon Tyne have been awarded 8 government contracts with a combined value of £7.7M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Newcastle Upon Tyne?

There are 99 active companies registered in Newcastle Upon Tyne, out of 133 total. 18 (14%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Newcastle Upon Tyne?

The top industries in Newcastle Upon Tyne include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (8 companies).

How fast is Newcastle Upon Tyne growing as a business hub?

56.6% of currently active companies in Newcastle Upon Tyne were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Newcastle Upon Tyne?

Our database contains 905 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Newcastle Upon Tyne. The largest category is Governance with 426 signals from 4 sources.

When was the first company registered in Newcastle Upon Tyne?

The oldest company registration in Newcastle Upon Tyne dates back to 1897, spanning over 129 years of business history.

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