Companies in Prenton

United Kingdom|57.6% formed since 2020|14% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
877
Active

877 active companies are registered in Prenton with Companies House. Out of 1,111 companies ever registered here, 152 are no longer active — a 79% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 57.6% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (76%) 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 57 companies. Prenton is home to 13 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 7 government contracts worth £7.4M in total. The average company age is 7.9 years. The earliest company registration in Prenton dates back to 1925.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

877
Active Companies
1,111
Total Registered
1925
Oldest Company
57.6%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
30%
60%
Pre-1990: 28
1990s: 15
2000s: 71
2010s: 326
2020s: 663

Data Signals

Governance
3,6584 src
Financial
2,8559 src
Risk
4087 src
Compliance
2999 src
quality
584 src
Trade
542 src
innovation
162 src
growth
132 src
ESG
92 src
operational
51 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Prenton is 7.9 years old. There are 13 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 8 registered charities operate locally.

7.9 yrs
Avg company age
13
FCA regulated
8
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 1 (20%)Medium: 1 (20%)Large: 3 (60%)

Government Investment

Companies in Prenton have been awarded 7 government contracts with a combined value of £7.4M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Prenton?

There are 877 active companies registered in Prenton, out of 1,111 total. 152 (14%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Prenton?

The top industries in Prenton include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (57 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (46 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (40 companies).

How fast is Prenton growing as a business hub?

57.6% of currently active companies in Prenton were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Prenton?

Our database contains 7,375 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Prenton. The largest category is Governance with 3,658 signals from 4 sources.

When was the first company registered in Prenton?

The oldest company registration in Prenton dates back to 1925, spanning over 101 years of business history.

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