Companies in Leytonstone

United Kingdom|45.3% formed since 2020|8% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
448
Active

448 active companies are registered in Leytonstone with Companies House. Out of 501 companies ever registered here, 38 are no longer active — a 89% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 45.3% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (52%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is activities of other holding companies n.e.c., with 39 companies. Companies here hold 10 government contracts worth £24.5M in total. The average company age is 10.7 years. The earliest company registration in Leytonstone dates back to 1928.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

448
Active Companies
501
Total Registered
1928
Oldest Company
45.3%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
11%
35%
46%
Pre-1990: 23
1990s: 12
2000s: 56
2010s: 176
2020s: 232

Data Signals

Financial
1,9719 src
Governance
1,8244 src
Risk
4765 src
Compliance
20611 src
Trade
1182 src
quality
434 src
ESG
224 src
growth
192 src
operational
151 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Leytonstone is 10.7 years old. There are 8 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 4 registered charities operate locally.

10.7 yrs
Avg company age
8
FCA regulated
4
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 34 (74%)Large: 12 (26%)

Government Investment

Companies in Leytonstone have been awarded 10 government contracts with a combined value of £24.5M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Leytonstone?

There are 448 active companies registered in Leytonstone, out of 501 total. 38 (8%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Leytonstone?

The top industries in Leytonstone include Activities of other holding companies n.e.c. (39 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (33 companies), Development of building projects (29 companies).

How fast is Leytonstone growing as a business hub?

45.3% of currently active companies in Leytonstone were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Leytonstone?

Our database contains 4,694 data signals across 9 categories for active companies in Leytonstone. The largest category is Financial with 1,971 signals from 9 sources.

When was the first company registered in Leytonstone?

The oldest company registration in Leytonstone dates back to 1928, spanning over 98 years of business history.

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