Companies in Keighley

United Kingdom|53.9% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
4,269
Active

4,269 active companies are registered in Keighley with Companies House. Out of 4,754 companies ever registered here, 2 are no longer active — a 90% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 53.9% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (59%) 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 239 companies. Keighley is home to 106 FCA-regulated firms and 52 registered charities. Companies here hold 128 government contracts worth £160.2M in total. The average company age is 8.6 years. The earliest company registration in Keighley dates back to 1902.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

4,269
Active Companies
4,754
Total Registered
1902
Oldest Company
53.9%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
10%
31%
53%
Pre-1990: 126
1990s: 133
2000s: 489
2010s: 1,495
2020s: 2,511

Data Signals

Governance
13,1475 src
Financial
7,99710 src
Compliance
2,53113 src
Risk
1,4889 src
Trade
4762 src
quality
2644 src
growth
1352 src
operational
661 src
ESG
354 src
innovation
152 src
corporate_structure
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Keighley is 8.6 years old. There are 106 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 52 registered charities operate locally.

8.6 yrs
Avg company age
106
FCA regulated
52
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 15 (31%)Medium: 6 (13%)Large: 27 (56%)

Government Investment

Companies in Keighley have been awarded 128 government contracts with a combined value of £160.2M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Keighley?

There are 4,269 active companies registered in Keighley, out of 4,754 total. 2 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Keighley?

The top industries in Keighley include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (239 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (176 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (134 companies).

How fast is Keighley growing as a business hub?

53.9% of currently active companies in Keighley were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Keighley?

Our database contains 26,155 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Keighley. The largest category is Governance with 13,147 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Keighley?

The oldest company registration in Keighley dates back to 1902, spanning over 124 years of business history.

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