Companies in Leyland

United Kingdom|61.6% formed since 2020|12% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
2,216
Active

2,216 active companies are registered in Leyland with Companies House. Out of 2,708 companies ever registered here, 329 are no longer active — a 82% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 61.6% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (76%) 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 103 companies. Leyland is home to 50 FCA-regulated firms and 21 registered charities. Companies here hold 67 government contracts worth £115.3M 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, October 2026

2,216
Active Companies
2,708
Total Registered
1939
Oldest Company
61.6%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
26%
63%
Pre-1990: 27
1990s: 57
2000s: 200
2010s: 695
2020s: 1,677

Data Signals

Governance
9,3105 src
Financial
7,11510 src
Risk
1,1068 src
Compliance
90713 src
Trade
2672 src
quality
1695 src
growth
812 src
operational
541 src
ESG
364 src
innovation
122 src
corporate_structure
121 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: 17 (47%)Medium: 2 (6%)Large: 17 (47%)

Government Investment

Companies in Leyland have been awarded 67 government contracts with a combined value of £115.3M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Leyland?

There are 2,216 active companies registered in Leyland, out of 2,708 total. 329 (12%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Leyland?

The top industries in Leyland include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (103 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (102 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (86 companies).

How fast is Leyland growing as a business hub?

61.6% 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 19,069 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Leyland. The largest category is Governance with 9,310 signals from 5 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.