Companies in Neston

United Kingdom|50.1% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
739
Active

739 active companies are registered in Neston with Companies House. Out of 836 companies ever registered here, 1 are no longer active — a 88% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 50.1% 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 management consultancy activities other than financial management, with 51 companies. Neston is home to 16 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 11 government contracts worth £0.6M in total. The average company age is 9.5 years. The earliest company registration in Neston dates back to 1891.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

739
Active Companies
836
Total Registered
1891
Oldest Company
50.1%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
11%
33%
50%
Pre-1990: 25
1990s: 26
2000s: 90
2010s: 279
2020s: 416

Data Signals

Governance
2,3165 src
Financial
1,3889 src
Compliance
4539 src
Risk
2167 src
Trade
682 src
quality
354 src
growth
111 src
innovation
72 src
ESG
32 src
operational
11 src
corporate_structure
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Neston is 9.5 years old. There are 16 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 10 registered charities operate locally.

9.5 yrs
Avg company age
16
FCA regulated
10
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 2 (100%)

Government Investment

Companies in Neston have been awarded 11 government contracts with a combined value of £0.6M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Neston?

There are 739 active companies registered in Neston, out of 836 total. 1 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Neston?

The top industries in Neston include Management consultancy activities other than financial management (51 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (38 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (29 companies).

How fast is Neston growing as a business hub?

50.1% of currently active companies in Neston were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Neston?

Our database contains 4,499 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Neston. The largest category is Governance with 2,316 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Neston?

The oldest company registration in Neston dates back to 1891, spanning over 135 years of business history.

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