Companies in Leytonstone

United Kingdom|42.1% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
418
Active

418 active companies are registered in Leytonstone with Companies House. Out of 447 companies ever registered here, 1 are no longer active — a 94% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 42.1% of current companies established since 2020. A wave of registrations in the 2010s accounts for 39% of active companies, pointing to a decade of strong entrepreneurial activity. The most common industry sector is activities of other holding companies n.e.c., with 40 companies. Companies here hold 9 government contracts worth £24.5M in total. The average company age is 11.3 years. The earliest company registration in Leytonstone dates back to 1928.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

418
Active Companies
447
Total Registered
1928
Oldest Company
42.1%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
13%
37%
41%
Pre-1990: 24
1990s: 14
2000s: 60
2010s: 164
2020s: 185

Data Signals

Governance
1,2855 src
Financial
1,0788 src
Risk
3487 src
Compliance
29310 src
Trade
721 src
quality
233 src
ESG
214 src
operational
141 src
growth
112 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Leytonstone is 11.3 years old. There are 7 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 3 registered charities operate locally.

11.3 yrs
Avg company age
7
FCA regulated
3
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 35 (74%)Large: 12 (26%)

Government Investment

Companies in Leytonstone have been awarded 9 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There are 418 active companies registered in Leytonstone, out of 447 total. 1 (0%) are no longer active.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. (40 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (36 companies), Development of building projects (35 companies).

How fast is Leytonstone growing as a business hub?

42.1% 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 3,145 data signals across 9 categories for active companies in Leytonstone. The largest category is Governance with 1,285 signals from 5 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.