Companies in Durham

United Kingdom|64.5% formed since 2020|9% inactive
5,566
Active

Durham is home to 5,566 active companies, making it one of the UK's significant business locations. A total of 6,129 companies have been registered here, of which 563 are no longer active. The oldest company registration dates back to 1883.

5,566
Active Companies
6,129
Total Registered
1883
Oldest Company
64.5%
Growth (2020s)
Incorporation by Decade
9%
29%
59%
Pre-1990: 92
1990s: 124
2000s: 575
2010s: 1,749
2020s: 3,589

Top Industries

Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet354→Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate323→Buying and selling of own real estate285→Management consultancy activities other than financial management217→Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.166→Other business support service activities n.e.c.116→Construction of domestic buildings115→Development of building projects106→Take-away food shops and mobile food stands104→Other human health activities91→

Featured Companies

WAYTHROUGH→DURHAM CITY GOLF CLUB LIMITED→ANGLIAN WATER BUSINESS (NATIONAL) LIMITED→WATERSTONS LIMITED→HIGH FORCE RESEARCH LIMITED→HARGREAVES SERVICES PLC→NEPACS→AGE CONCERN DURHAM COUNTY→

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Durham?

There are 5,566 active companies registered in Durham, out of 6,129 total. 563 (9%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Durham?

The top industries in Durham include Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet (354 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (323 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (285 companies).

How fast is Durham growing as a business hub?

64.5% of currently active companies in Durham were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

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