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Companies in Down

Down has 0.26% of the UK's active companies registered among its towns and cities, ranking 2nd for company formations in Northern Ireland and 59th for the UK as a whole. Out of 21,938 total company incorporations, 40% have been dissolved, with 1,152 ceasing trading in the last 12 months.The most active industry in Down is wholesale and retail trade including repair of motor vehicles, making up 18% of active companies, and ranking 54th nationally for this category.

Down Quick Company Stats

Out of Down's 21,938 total incorporated companies, 1,959 were formed in the last 12 months ending the 06th of December 2023.

All Time

21,938

Total Incorporations

All Time

12,998

Active Companies

All Time

8,829

Total Dissolved

Last 12 Months

1,959

Incorporations

Last 12 Months

1,942

Active Companies

Last 12 Months

1,152

Dissolved

Down's Industries & Business Types

The most common industries in Down are wholesale and retail trade including repair of motor vehicles; professional, scientific and technical activities; and construction. Looking at specific business type classifications, most companies in Down are classified as other letting and operating of own or leased real estate; retail sale via mail order houses or via internet; and residents property management.

Top 20 Down Industries

Industry Companies Incorporated Active Dissolved
Real estate activities 1,643 1,219 409
Administrative and support service activities 1,749 974 766
Accommodation and food service activities 1,541 864 657
Information and communication 1,566 844 714
Manufacturing 1,280 769 499
Human health and social work activities 1,059 744 313
Other service activities 1,009 624 382
Transportation and storage 770 546 221
Activities of households as employers 635 546 88
Arts, entertainment and recreation 846 523 318
Financial and insurance activities 602 411 187
Education 350 242 108
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing 238 177 61
Water supply, sewerage, waste management and remediation activities 102 60 38
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 91 58 33
Mining and Quarrying 48 30 16
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security 45 29 16

Top 20 Business Type Classifications in Down

Business Classification Companies Incorporated Active Dissolved
Management consultancy activities other than financial management 719 441 275
Buying and selling of own real estate 630 418 205
Development of building projects 572 370 195
Other business support service activities 735 335 396
Construction of domestic buildings 460 307 148
Other service activities 487 283 202
Information technology consultancy activities 460 254 204
Freight transport by road 364 248 114
Take-away food shops and mobile food stands 402 222 179
Unlicensed restaurants and cafes 377 212 160
Other human health activities 318 211 107
Management of real estate on a fee or contract basis 263 207 56
Operation of warehousing and storage facilities for land transport activities 194 182 12
Activities of other holding companies 207 180 27
Other professional, scientific and technical activities 278 180 97
Packaging activities 240 173 67
Business and domestic software development 275 171 102

Businesses Statistics for Down's Towns, Cities, and Villages

We have collected business information and formation statistics for 40 locations within Down.

Name Companies Incorporated Active Companies Dissolved
Annalong 65 49 16
Ardglass 67 41 26
Ballygowan 165 97 68
Ballynahinch 300 166 133
Ballywalter 39 18 21
Banbridge 940 549 385
Bangor 2,942 1,716 1,213
Carryduff 495 337 157
Castlewellan 159 110 49
Comber 331 197 133
Crossgar 70 44 26
Dollingstown 83 58 23
Donaghadee 252 150 102
Downpatrick 619 392 225
Dromore Banbridge 223 134 89
Dundrum 79 59 20
Gilford 274 228 46
Helen's Bay 118 69 49
Hillsborough and Culcavy 426 284 142
Hilltown 117 75 41
Holywood 1,551 1,026 521
Kilkeel 1,055 853 200
Killyleagh 80 42 38
Kircubbin 41 17 24
Magheralin 70 51 19
Mayobridge 37 24 13
Metropolitan Castlereagh 2,286 1,417 861
Millisle 45 23 22
Moira 396 256 120
Newcastle 410 255 154
Newry 4,739 2,496 2,224
Newtownards 1,429 841 562
Portaferry 52 36 14
Portavogie 55 35 20
Rathfriland 90 67 23
Rostrevor 117 76 40
Saintfield 291 126 164
Seahill 70 36 34
Waringstown 145 99 46
Warrenpoint and Burren 1,215 449 766

Frequently Asked Questions about Business in Down

How many companies are there in Down?

There are 12,998 active companies in Down as of Dec 2023. In total, 21,938 companies have been incorporated, and 8,829 have been dissolved.

What is the most common type of company in Down?

Most companies in Down are categorised under: real estate activities. This accounts for 1,219 companies.

What are the most common SIC codes in Down?

The most common SIC codes used by companies in Down are: management consultancy activities other than financial management; buying and selling of own real estate; and development of building projects.

Last updated: 06 Dec 2023 00:00