Companies in Prenton

United Kingdom|58% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
914
Active

914 active companies are registered in Prenton with Companies House. Out of 1,037 companies ever registered here, 1 are no longer active — a 88% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 58% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (65%) 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 55 companies. Prenton is home to 12 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 7 government contracts worth £7.4M in total. The average company age is 7.6 years. The earliest company registration in Prenton dates back to 1925.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

914
Active Companies
1,037
Total Registered
1925
Oldest Company
58%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
32%
57%
Pre-1990: 29
1990s: 15
2000s: 72
2010s: 327
2020s: 594

Data Signals

Governance
2,7905 src
Financial
1,6429 src
Compliance
4958 src
Risk
2657 src
quality
423 src
Trade
311 src
growth
92 src
ESG
82 src
innovation
62 src
operational
51 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Prenton is 7.6 years old. There are 12 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 9 registered charities operate locally.

7.6 yrs
Avg company age
12
FCA regulated
9
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 3 (50%)Large: 3 (50%)

Government Investment

Companies in Prenton have been awarded 7 government contracts with a combined value of £7.4M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Prenton?

There are 914 active companies registered in Prenton, out of 1,037 total. 1 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Prenton?

The top industries in Prenton include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (55 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (46 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (38 companies).

How fast is Prenton growing as a business hub?

58% of currently active companies in Prenton were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Prenton?

Our database contains 5,293 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Prenton. The largest category is Governance with 2,790 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Prenton?

The oldest company registration in Prenton dates back to 1925, spanning over 101 years of business history.

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