Companies in Keston

United Kingdom|54.1% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
543
Active

543 active companies are registered in Keston with Companies House. Out of 576 companies ever registered here, 1 are no longer active — a 94% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 54.1% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (56%) 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 39 companies. Keston is home to 11 FCA-regulated firms. The average company age is 7.9 years.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

543
Active Companies
576
Total Registered
1953
Oldest Company
54.1%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
9%
34%
53%
Pre-1990: 14
1990s: 9
2000s: 51
2010s: 196
2020s: 306

Data Signals

Governance
1,6544 src
Financial
1,0956 src
Compliance
2956 src
Risk
1806 src
Trade
261 src
quality
173 src
ESG
92 src
operational
51 src
growth
31 src
innovation
11 src
corporate_structure
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Keston is 7.9 years old. There are 11 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 1 registered charities operate locally.

7.9 yrs
Avg company age
11
FCA regulated
1
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 1 (50%)Large: 1 (50%)

Government Investment

Companies in Keston have been awarded 3 government contracts with a combined value of £0.7M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Keston?

There are 543 active companies registered in Keston, out of 576 total. 1 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Keston?

The top industries in Keston include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (39 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (29 companies), Other service activities n.e.c. (23 companies).

How fast is Keston growing as a business hub?

54.1% of currently active companies in Keston were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Keston?

Our database contains 3,286 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Keston. The largest category is Governance with 1,654 signals from 4 sources.

When was the first company registered in Keston?

The oldest company registration in Keston dates back to 1953, spanning over 73 years of business history.

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