Companies in Canvey Island

United Kingdom|53% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
2,077
Active

2,077 active companies are registered in Canvey Island with Companies House. Out of 2,305 companies ever registered here, 3 are no longer active — a 90% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 53% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (57%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is other letting and operating of own or leased real estate, with 102 companies. Canvey Island is home to 30 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 8 government contracts worth £3.2M in total. The average company age is 8.2 years. The earliest company registration in Canvey Island dates back to 1919.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

2,077
Active Companies
2,305
Total Registered
1919
Oldest Company
53%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
8%
36%
51%
Pre-1990: 55
1990s: 61
2000s: 187
2010s: 819
2020s: 1,183

Data Signals

Governance
6,3906 src
Financial
3,9649 src
Compliance
1,1409 src
Risk
7598 src
Trade
1341 src
quality
1174 src
operational
381 src
growth
122 src
regulatory
51 src
ESG
31 src
innovation
22 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Canvey Island is 8.2 years old. There are 30 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 19 registered charities operate locally.

8.2 yrs
Avg company age
30
FCA regulated
19
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 9 (47%)Large: 10 (53%)

Government Investment

Companies in Canvey Island have been awarded 8 government contracts with a combined value of £3.2M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Canvey Island?

There are 2,077 active companies registered in Canvey Island, out of 2,305 total. 3 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Canvey Island?

The top industries in Canvey Island include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (102 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (95 companies), Other service activities n.e.c. (78 companies).

How fast is Canvey Island growing as a business hub?

53% of currently active companies in Canvey Island were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Canvey Island?

Our database contains 12,564 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Canvey Island. The largest category is Governance with 6,390 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Canvey Island?

The oldest company registration in Canvey Island dates back to 1919, spanning over 107 years of business history.

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