Companies in Penryn

United Kingdom|45.9% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
824
Active

824 active companies are registered in Penryn with Companies House. Out of 1,150 companies ever registered here, 0 are no longer active — a 72% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 45.9% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (54%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is residents property management, with 53 companies. Companies here hold 14 government contracts worth £1.3M in total. The average company age is 9.7 years.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

824
Active Companies
1,150
Total Registered
1961
Oldest Company
45.9%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
11%
44%
39%
Pre-1990: 35
1990s: 38
2000s: 131
2010s: 501
2020s: 445

Data Signals

Governance
2,6273 src
Financial
1,8839 src
Compliance
65510 src
Risk
3026 src
Trade
812 src
quality
594 src
innovation
172 src
growth
141 src
ESG
144 src
operational
101 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Penryn is 9.7 years old. There are 9 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 18 registered charities operate locally.

9.7 yrs
Avg company age
9
FCA regulated
18
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 3 (27%)Medium: 1 (9%)Large: 7 (64%)

Government Investment

Companies in Penryn have been awarded 14 government contracts with a combined value of £1.3M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Penryn?

There are 824 active companies registered in Penryn, out of 1,150 total. 0 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Penryn?

The top industries in Penryn include Residents property management (53 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (41 companies), Other human health activities (40 companies).

How fast is Penryn growing as a business hub?

45.9% of currently active companies in Penryn were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Penryn?

Our database contains 5,662 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Penryn. The largest category is Governance with 2,627 signals from 3 sources.

When was the first company registered in Penryn?

The oldest company registration in Penryn dates back to 1961, spanning over 65 years of business history.

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