Companies in Stockton

United Kingdom|49.5% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
103
Active

103 active companies are registered in Stockton with Companies House. Out of 128 companies ever registered here, 0 are no longer active — a 80% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 49.5% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (58%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is activities of other holding companies n.e.c., with 7 companies. Companies here hold 6 government contracts worth £0.7M in total. The average company age is 10.5 years.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

103
Active Companies
128
Total Registered
1963
Oldest Company
49.5%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
16%
27%
47%
Pre-1990: 8
1990s: 4
2000s: 21
2010s: 35
2020s: 60

Data Signals

Governance
3412 src
Financial
2106 src
Compliance
695 src
Risk
586 src
quality
143 src
growth
72 src
Trade
41 src
operational
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Stockton is 10.5 years old. There are 2 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 1 registered charities operate locally.

10.5 yrs
Avg company age
2
FCA regulated
1
Charities

Government Investment

Companies in Stockton have been awarded 6 government contracts with a combined value of £0.7M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Stockton?

There are 103 active companies registered in Stockton, out of 128 total. 0 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Stockton?

The top industries in Stockton include Activities of other holding companies n.e.c. (7 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (6 companies).

How fast is Stockton growing as a business hub?

49.5% of currently active companies in Stockton were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Stockton?

Our database contains 704 data signals across 8 categories for active companies in Stockton. The largest category is Governance with 341 signals from 2 sources.

When was the first company registered in Stockton?

The oldest company registration in Stockton dates back to 1963, spanning over 63 years of business history.

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