Companies in Stockton

United Kingdom|50% formed since 2020|11% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
96
Active

96 active companies are registered in Stockton with Companies House. Out of 133 companies ever registered here, 15 are no longer active — a 72% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 50% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (66%) 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 10.8 years.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

96
Active Companies
133
Total Registered
1963
Oldest Company
50%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
16%
28%
47%
Pre-1990: 8
1990s: 4
2000s: 21
2010s: 37
2020s: 63

Data Signals

Governance
4215 src
Financial
3376 src
Risk
555 src
Compliance
365 src
quality
253 src
Trade
92 src
growth
72 src
operational
21 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Stockton is 10.8 years old. There are 1 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area.

10.8 yrs
Avg company age
1
FCA regulated

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There are 96 active companies registered in Stockton, out of 133 total. 15 (11%) are no longer active.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).

How fast is Stockton growing as a business hub?

50% 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 892 data signals across 8 categories for active companies in Stockton. The largest category is Governance with 421 signals from 5 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.