Companies in Penryn

United Kingdom|45.9% formed since 2020|Data updated 22 Aug 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 Out of 1,150 companies ever registered here, 0 are no longer active — a 72% survival rate.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 12 government contracts worth £1.1M in total. The average company age is 9.9 years.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, August 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
2,6135 src
Financial
2,0798 src
Compliance
67811 src
Risk
2857 src
quality
955 src
Trade
772 src
innovation
432 src
growth
142 src
ESG
134 src
operational
101 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Penryn is 9.9 years old. There are 10 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 18 registered charities operate locally.

9.9 yrs
Avg company age
10
FCA regulated
18
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 3 (30%)Medium: 1 (10%)Large: 6 (60%)

Government Investment

Companies in Penryn have been awarded 12 government contracts with a combined value of £1.1M. 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There are 824 active companies registered in Penryn, out of 1,150 total. 0 (0%) are no longer active.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 5,907 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Penryn. The largest category is Governance with 2,613 signals from 5 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.