Companies in Tyne And Wear

United Kingdom|26.6% formed since 2020|1% inactive|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
334
Active

334 active companies are registered in Tyne And Wear with Companies House. Out of 386 companies ever registered here, 4 are no longer active — a 87% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 26.6% of current companies established since 2020. The most common industry sector is buying and selling of own real estate, with 19 companies. Tyne And Wear is home to 12 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 20 government contracts worth £9.0M in total. The average company age is 20.3 years, suggesting a mature business environment. The earliest company registration in Tyne And Wear dates back to 1896.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

334
Active Companies
386
Total Registered
1896
Oldest Company
26.6%
Growth (2020s)

An established business centre with companies averaging 20.3 years of operation.

Incorporation by Decade
18%
33%
17%
26%
Pre-1990: 70
1990s: 22
2000s: 127
2010s: 66
2020s: 101

Data Signals

Governance
1,1695 src
Financial
1,0219 src
Compliance
28511 src
Risk
2227 src
ESG
663 src
Trade
401 src
quality
363 src
growth
222 src
operational
131 src
innovation
82 src
corporate_structure
21 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Tyne And Wear is 20.3 years old. There are 12 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 4 registered charities operate locally.

20.3 yrs
Avg company age
12
FCA regulated
4
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 6 (38%)Medium: 1 (6%)Large: 9 (56%)

Government Investment

Companies in Tyne And Wear have been awarded 20 government contracts with a combined value of £9.0M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Tyne And Wear?

There are 334 active companies registered in Tyne And Wear, out of 386 total. 4 (1%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Tyne And Wear?

The top industries in Tyne And Wear include Buying and selling of own real estate (19 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (14 companies), Dormant Company (13 companies).

How fast is Tyne And Wear growing as a business hub?

26.6% of currently active companies in Tyne And Wear were incorporated since 2020, indicating moderate recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Tyne And Wear?

Our database contains 2,884 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Tyne And Wear. The largest category is Governance with 1,169 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Tyne And Wear?

The oldest company registration in Tyne And Wear dates back to 1896, spanning over 130 years of business history.

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