Companies in Leyland

United Kingdom|61.2% formed since 2020|Data updated 21 Aug 2026
2,191
Active

2,191 active companies are registered in Leyland with Companies House. Out of 2,433 companies ever registered here, 6 are no longer active — a 90% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 61.2% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (66%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is management consultancy activities other than financial management, with 97 companies. Leyland is home to 50 FCA-regulated firms and 21 registered charities. Companies here hold 64 government contracts worth £104.3M in total. The average company age is 6.9 years. The earliest company registration in Leyland dates back to 1939.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, August 2026

2,191
Active Companies
2,433
Total Registered
1939
Oldest Company
61.2%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
8%
29%
60%
Pre-1990: 28
1990s: 58
2000s: 200
2010s: 696
2020s: 1,451

Data Signals

Governance
6,8876 src
Financial
4,36610 src
Compliance
1,42113 src
Risk
7968 src
Trade
1641 src
quality
1575 src
growth
752 src
operational
541 src
ESG
334 src
innovation
112 src
corporate_structure
91 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Leyland is 6.9 years old. There are 50 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 21 registered charities operate locally.

6.9 yrs
Avg company age
50
FCA regulated
21
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 19 (51%)Medium: 2 (5%)Large: 16 (43%)

Government Investment

Companies in Leyland have been awarded 64 government contracts with a combined value of £104.3M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Leyland?

There are 2,191 active companies registered in Leyland, out of 2,433 total. 6 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Leyland?

The top industries in Leyland include Management consultancy activities other than financial management (97 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (96 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (81 companies).

How fast is Leyland growing as a business hub?

61.2% of currently active companies in Leyland were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Leyland?

Our database contains 13,973 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Leyland. The largest category is Governance with 6,887 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Leyland?

The oldest company registration in Leyland dates back to 1939, spanning over 87 years of business history.

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