Companies in Leven

United Kingdom|58.3% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
746
Active

746 active companies are registered in Leven with Companies House. Out of 835 companies ever registered here, 3 are no longer active — a 89% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 58.3% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (64%) 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 56 companies. Leven is home to 17 FCA-regulated firms. The average company age is 7.5 years. The earliest company registration in Leven dates back to 1896.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

746
Active Companies
835
Total Registered
1896
Oldest Company
58.3%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
9%
30%
57%
Pre-1990: 12
1990s: 21
2000s: 73
2010s: 251
2020s: 478

Data Signals

Governance
2,2603 src
Financial
1,1905 src
Compliance
3227 src
Risk
2075 src
quality
392 src
Trade
271 src
operational
81 src
ESG
82 src
innovation
21 src
growth
21 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Leven is 7.5 years old. There are 17 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 2 registered charities operate locally.

7.5 yrs
Avg company age
17
FCA regulated
2
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 3 (100%)

Government Investment

Companies in Leven have been awarded 2 government contracts with a combined value of £0.2M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Leven?

There are 746 active companies registered in Leven, out of 835 total. 3 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Leven?

The top industries in Leven include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (56 companies), Take-away food shops and mobile food stands (31 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (21 companies).

How fast is Leven growing as a business hub?

58.3% of currently active companies in Leven were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Leven?

Our database contains 4,065 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Leven. The largest category is Governance with 2,260 signals from 3 sources.

When was the first company registered in Leven?

The oldest company registration in Leven dates back to 1896, spanning over 130 years of business history.

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