Companies in Neston

United Kingdom|50.6% formed since 2020|12% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
718
Active

718 active companies are registered in Neston with Companies House. Out of 885 companies ever registered here, 107 are no longer active — a 81% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 50.6% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (64%) 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 47 companies. Neston is home to 14 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 8 government contracts worth £0.3M in total. The average company age is 9.7 years. The earliest company registration in Neston dates back to 1891.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

718
Active Companies
885
Total Registered
1891
Oldest Company
50.6%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
10%
32%
53%
Pre-1990: 25
1990s: 25
2000s: 88
2010s: 277
2020s: 459

Data Signals

Governance
3,0194 src
Financial
2,4779 src
Risk
3157 src
Compliance
29710 src
Trade
972 src
quality
514 src
innovation
142 src
growth
122 src
ESG
32 src
operational
11 src
corporate_structure
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Neston is 9.7 years old. There are 14 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 7 registered charities operate locally.

9.7 yrs
Avg company age
14
FCA regulated
7
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 3 (75%)Large: 1 (25%)

Government Investment

Companies in Neston have been awarded 8 government contracts with a combined value of £0.3M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Neston?

There are 718 active companies registered in Neston, out of 885 total. 107 (12%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Neston?

The top industries in Neston include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (47 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (47 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (29 companies).

How fast is Neston growing as a business hub?

50.6% of currently active companies in Neston were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Neston?

Our database contains 6,287 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Neston. The largest category is Governance with 3,019 signals from 4 sources.

When was the first company registered in Neston?

The oldest company registration in Neston dates back to 1891, spanning over 135 years of business history.

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