Companies in Crosby

United Kingdom|46.7% formed since 2020|8% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
272
Active

272 active companies are registered in Crosby with Companies House. Out of 324 companies ever registered here, 27 are no longer active — a 84% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 46.7% of current companies established 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 other letting and operating of own or leased real estate, with 30 companies. The average company age is 9.5 years. The earliest company registration in Crosby dates back to 1894.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

272
Active Companies
324
Total Registered
1894
Oldest Company
46.7%
Growth (2020s)

A diverse local economy with no single sector accounting for more than 15% of businesses.

Incorporation by Decade
11%
38%
47%
Pre-1990: 5
1990s: 8
2000s: 35
2010s: 124
2020s: 152

Data Signals

Governance
1,0955 src
Financial
9108 src
Risk
1325 src
Compliance
758 src
quality
173 src
Trade
152 src
operational
11 src
growth
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Crosby is 9.5 years old. There are 8 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 4 registered charities operate locally.

9.5 yrs
Avg company age
8
FCA regulated
4
Charities

Government Investment

Companies in Crosby have been awarded 1 government contracts with a combined value of £0.6M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Crosby?

There are 272 active companies registered in Crosby, out of 324 total. 27 (8%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Crosby?

The top industries in Crosby include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (30 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (22 companies), Other (16 companies).

How fast is Crosby growing as a business hub?

46.7% of currently active companies in Crosby were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Crosby?

Our database contains 2,246 data signals across 8 categories for active companies in Crosby. The largest category is Governance with 1,095 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Crosby?

The oldest company registration in Crosby dates back to 1894, spanning over 132 years of business history.

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