Companies in Hornsea

United Kingdom|56.7% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
254
Active

254 active companies are registered in Hornsea with Companies House. Out of 284 companies ever registered here, 0 are no longer active — a 89% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 56.7% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (61%) 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 13 companies. Hornsea is home to 12 FCA-regulated firms. The average company age is 8.2 years. The earliest company registration in Hornsea dates back to 1921.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

254
Active Companies
284
Total Registered
1921
Oldest Company
56.7%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
10%
31%
55%
Pre-1990: 8
1990s: 6
2000s: 27
2010s: 87
2020s: 156

Data Signals

Governance
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Financial
4828 src
Compliance
1527 src
Risk
776 src
quality
253 src
Trade
151 src
growth
51 src
operational
21 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Hornsea is 8.2 years old. There are 12 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 5 registered charities operate locally.

8.2 yrs
Avg company age
12
FCA regulated
5
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 1 (100%)

Government Investment

Companies in Hornsea have been awarded 5 government contracts with a combined value of £0.2M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Hornsea?

There are 254 active companies registered in Hornsea, out of 284 total. 0 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Hornsea?

The top industries in Hornsea include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (13 companies), Take-away food shops and mobile food stands (10 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (8 companies).

How fast is Hornsea growing as a business hub?

56.7% of currently active companies in Hornsea were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Hornsea?

Our database contains 1,540 data signals across 8 categories for active companies in Hornsea. The largest category is Governance with 782 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Hornsea?

The oldest company registration in Hornsea dates back to 1921, spanning over 105 years of business history.

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