Companies in Pudsey

United Kingdom|63.7% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
1,818
Active

1,818 active companies are registered in Pudsey with Companies House. Out of 2,012 companies ever registered here, 3 are no longer active — a 90% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 63.7% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (69%) 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 121 companies. Pudsey is home to 28 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 20 government contracts worth £6.4M in total. The average company age is 7.7 years. The earliest company registration in Pudsey dates back to 1891.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

1,818
Active Companies
2,012
Total Registered
1891
Oldest Company
63.7%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
26%
62%
Pre-1990: 63
1990s: 31
2000s: 137
2010s: 526
2020s: 1,255

Data Signals

Governance
5,5285 src
Financial
3,27010 src
Compliance
1,04910 src
Risk
7528 src
Trade
951 src
quality
833 src
growth
221 src
operational
151 src
ESG
144 src
innovation
52 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Pudsey is 7.7 years old. There are 28 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 16 registered charities operate locally.

7.7 yrs
Avg company age
28
FCA regulated
16
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 5 (18%)Medium: 1 (4%)Large: 22 (79%)

Government Investment

Companies in Pudsey have been awarded 20 government contracts with a combined value of £6.4M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Pudsey?

There are 1,818 active companies registered in Pudsey, out of 2,012 total. 3 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Pudsey?

The top industries in Pudsey include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (121 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (104 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (57 companies).

How fast is Pudsey growing as a business hub?

63.7% of currently active companies in Pudsey were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Pudsey?

Our database contains 10,833 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Pudsey. The largest category is Governance with 5,528 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Pudsey?

The oldest company registration in Pudsey 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.