Companies in Magherafelt

United Kingdom|50.9% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
1,335
Active

1,335 active companies are registered in Magherafelt with Companies House. Out of 1,459 companies ever registered here, 4 are no longer active — a 92% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 50.9% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (56%) 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 65 companies. Magherafelt is home to 33 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 16 government contracts worth £88.6M in total. The average company age is 8.3 years. The earliest company registration in Magherafelt dates back to 1904.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

1,335
Active Companies
1,459
Total Registered
1904
Oldest Company
50.9%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
9%
35%
51%
Pre-1990: 24
1990s: 45
2000s: 134
2010s: 510
2020s: 746

Data Signals

Governance
4,1212 src
Financial
2,2558 src
Compliance
6679 src
Risk
5426 src
Trade
781 src
quality
592 src
growth
182 src
innovation
112 src
ESG
54 src
operational
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Magherafelt is 8.3 years old. There are 33 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 6 registered charities operate locally.

8.3 yrs
Avg company age
33
FCA regulated
6
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 29 (64%)Medium: 4 (9%)Large: 12 (27%)

Government Investment

Companies in Magherafelt have been awarded 16 government contracts with a combined value of £88.6M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Magherafelt?

There are 1,335 active companies registered in Magherafelt, out of 1,459 total. 4 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Magherafelt?

The top industries in Magherafelt include Activities of other holding companies n.e.c. (65 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (64 companies), Development of building projects (50 companies).

How fast is Magherafelt growing as a business hub?

50.9% of currently active companies in Magherafelt were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Magherafelt?

Our database contains 7,757 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Magherafelt. The largest category is Governance with 4,121 signals from 2 sources.

When was the first company registered in Magherafelt?

The oldest company registration in Magherafelt dates back to 1904, spanning over 122 years of business history.

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