Companies in Penicuik

United Kingdom|55.7% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
424
Active

424 active companies are registered in Penicuik with Companies House. Out of 480 companies ever registered here, 1 are no longer active — a 88% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 55.7% 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 buying and selling of own real estate, with 15 companies. Companies here hold 22 government contracts worth £18.0M in total. The average company age is 7.8 years.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

424
Active Companies
480
Total Registered
1986
Oldest Company
55.7%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
11%
28%
56%
Pre-1990: 6
1990s: 15
2000s: 55
2010s: 134
2020s: 270

Data Signals

Governance
1,2813 src
Financial
6306 src
Compliance
2076 src
Risk
1396 src
Trade
432 src
growth
231 src
innovation
182 src
quality
182 src
ESG
103 src
operational
11 src
corporate_structure
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Penicuik is 7.8 years old. There are 8 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 2 registered charities operate locally.

7.8 yrs
Avg company age
8
FCA regulated
2
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 6 (60%)Large: 4 (40%)

Government Investment

Companies in Penicuik have been awarded 22 government contracts with a combined value of £18.0M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Penicuik?

There are 424 active companies registered in Penicuik, out of 480 total. 1 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Penicuik?

The top industries in Penicuik include Buying and selling of own real estate (15 companies), Dormant Company (15 companies), Electrical installation (14 companies).

How fast is Penicuik growing as a business hub?

55.7% of currently active companies in Penicuik were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Penicuik?

Our database contains 2,371 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Penicuik. The largest category is Governance with 1,281 signals from 3 sources.

When was the first company registered in Penicuik?

The oldest company registration in Penicuik dates back to 1986, spanning over 40 years of business history.

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