Companies in Leyland

United Kingdom|61.2% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
2,191
Active

2,191 active companies are registered in Leyland with Companies House. Out of 2,433 companies ever registered here, 6 are no longer active — a 90% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 61.2% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (66%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is management consultancy activities other than financial management, with 97 companies. Leyland is home to 34 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 58 government contracts worth £110.1M in total. The average company age is 6.9 years. The earliest company registration in Leyland dates back to 1939.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

2,191
Active Companies
2,433
Total Registered
1939
Oldest Company
61.2%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
8%
29%
60%
Pre-1990: 28
1990s: 58
2000s: 200
2010s: 696
2020s: 1,451

Data Signals

Governance
6,6866 src
Financial
3,80411 src
Compliance
1,29210 src
Risk
8008 src
Trade
1641 src
quality
934 src
growth
622 src
operational
411 src
ESG
284 src
innovation
72 src
corporate_structure
41 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Leyland is 6.9 years old. There are 34 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 20 registered charities operate locally.

6.9 yrs
Avg company age
34
FCA regulated
20
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 20 (56%)Medium: 2 (6%)Large: 14 (39%)

Government Investment

Companies in Leyland have been awarded 58 government contracts with a combined value of £110.1M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Leyland?

There are 2,191 active companies registered in Leyland, out of 2,433 total. 6 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Leyland?

The top industries in Leyland include Management consultancy activities other than financial management (97 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (96 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (81 companies).

How fast is Leyland growing as a business hub?

61.2% of currently active companies in Leyland were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Leyland?

Our database contains 12,981 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Leyland. The largest category is Governance with 6,686 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Leyland?

The oldest company registration in Leyland dates back to 1939, spanning over 87 years of business history.

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