Companies in St. Neots

United Kingdom|53.3% formed since 2020|13% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
2,088
Active

2,088 active companies are registered in St. Neots with Companies House. Out of 2,587 companies ever registered here, 342 are no longer active — a 81% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 53.3% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (67%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is management consultancy activities other than financial management, with 105 companies. St. Neots is home to 34 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 33 government contracts worth £80.0M in total. The average company age is 8.6 years. The earliest company registration in St. Neots dates back to 1933.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

2,088
Active Companies
2,587
Total Registered
1933
Oldest Company
53.3%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
9%
33%
54%
Pre-1990: 57
1990s: 63
2000s: 220
2010s: 834
2020s: 1,390

Data Signals

Governance
8,7185 src
Financial
7,07110 src
Risk
1,0667 src
Compliance
89114 src
Trade
3162 src
quality
1725 src
ESG
546 src
growth
482 src
innovation
322 src
operational
241 src
corporate_structure
51 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in St. Neots is 8.6 years old. There are 34 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 15 registered charities operate locally.

8.6 yrs
Avg company age
34
FCA regulated
15
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 8 (33%)Medium: 1 (4%)Large: 15 (63%)

Government Investment

Companies in St. Neots have been awarded 33 government contracts with a combined value of £80.0M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in St. Neots?

There are 2,088 active companies registered in St. Neots, out of 2,587 total. 342 (13%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in St. Neots?

The top industries in St. Neots include Management consultancy activities other than financial management (105 companies), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (103 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (91 companies).

How fast is St. Neots growing as a business hub?

53.3% of currently active companies in St. Neots were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in St. Neots?

Our database contains 18,397 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in St. Neots. The largest category is Governance with 8,718 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in St. Neots?

The oldest company registration in St. Neots dates back to 1933, spanning over 93 years of business history.

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