23 active companies are registered in Poplar with Companies House. Out of 30 companies ever registered here, 4 are no longer active — a 77% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 52.2% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (70%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The average company age is 8.0 years. The earliest company registration in Poplar dates back to 1928.
Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026
Poplar is a growth hotspot — over half of its active companies were formed since 2020.
The average active company in Poplar is 8 years old. There are 1 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 1 registered charities operate locally.
There are 23 active companies registered in Poplar, out of 30 total. 4 (13%) are no longer active.
Poplar has a diverse business landscape.
52.2% of currently active companies in Poplar were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.
Our database contains 209 data signals across 7 categories for active companies in Poplar. The largest category is Governance with 94 signals from 2 sources.
The oldest company registration in Poplar dates back to 1928, spanning over 98 years of business history.