Companies in Looe

United Kingdom|46.6% formed since 2020|9% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
307
Active

307 active companies are registered in Looe with Companies House. Out of 352 companies ever registered here, 32 are no longer active — a 87% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 46.6% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (55%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is buying and selling of own real estate, with 15 companies. Companies here hold 19 government contracts worth £2.9M in total. The average company age is 9.8 years.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

307
Active Companies
352
Total Registered
1972
Oldest Company
46.6%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
12%
33%
49%
Pre-1990: 7
1990s: 15
2000s: 41
2010s: 113
2020s: 168

Data Signals

Governance
1,2934 src
Financial
1,1167 src
Risk
1506 src
Compliance
1147 src
quality
463 src
Trade
372 src
growth
222 src
innovation
32 src
operational
21 src
ESG
22 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Looe is 9.8 years old. There are 6 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 4 registered charities operate locally.

9.8 yrs
Avg company age
6
FCA regulated
4
Charities

Government Investment

Companies in Looe have been awarded 19 government contracts with a combined value of £2.9M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Looe?

There are 307 active companies registered in Looe, out of 352 total. 32 (9%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Looe?

The top industries in Looe include Buying and selling of own real estate (15 companies), Other holiday and other collective accommodation (15 companies), Licensed restaurants (14 companies).

How fast is Looe growing as a business hub?

46.6% of currently active companies in Looe were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Looe?

Our database contains 2,785 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Looe. The largest category is Governance with 1,293 signals from 4 sources.

When was the first company registered in Looe?

The oldest company registration in Looe dates back to 1972, spanning over 54 years of business history.

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