Companies in Bootle

United Kingdom|63.1% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
1,920
Active

1,920 active companies are registered in Bootle with Companies House. Out of 2,242 companies ever registered here, 4 are no longer active — a 86% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 63.1% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (72%) 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 93 companies. Bootle is home to 38 FCA-regulated firms and 39 registered charities. Companies here hold 91 government contracts worth £33.0M in total. The average company age is 7.0 years. The earliest company registration in Bootle dates back to 1870.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

1,920
Active Companies
2,242
Total Registered
1870
Oldest Company
63.1%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
29%
61%
Pre-1990: 54
1990s: 33
2000s: 138
2010s: 644
2020s: 1,373

Data Signals

Governance
5,7865 src
Financial
3,29710 src
Compliance
1,02614 src
Risk
76610 src
quality
1693 src
Trade
1512 src
growth
932 src
ESG
525 src
operational
381 src
corporate_structure
21 src
innovation
11 src
regulatory
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Bootle is 7 years old. There are 38 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 39 registered charities operate locally.

7 yrs
Avg company age
38
FCA regulated
39
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 28 (65%)Medium: 3 (7%)Large: 12 (28%)

Government Investment

Companies in Bootle have been awarded 91 government contracts with a combined value of £33.0M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Bootle?

There are 1,920 active companies registered in Bootle, out of 2,242 total. 4 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Bootle?

The top industries in Bootle include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (93 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (93 companies), Take-away food shops and mobile food stands (52 companies).

How fast is Bootle growing as a business hub?

63.1% of currently active companies in Bootle were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Bootle?

Our database contains 11,382 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Bootle. The largest category is Governance with 5,786 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Bootle?

The oldest company registration in Bootle dates back to 1870, spanning over 156 years of business history.

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