Companies in Tranent

United Kingdom|59.3% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
506
Active

506 active companies are registered in Tranent with Companies House. Out of 559 companies ever registered here, 0 are no longer active — a 91% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 59.3% 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 other letting and operating of own or leased real estate, with 20 companies. The average company age is 7.1 years. The earliest company registration in Tranent dates back to 1943.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

506
Active Companies
559
Total Registered
1943
Oldest Company
59.3%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
31%
58%
Pre-1990: 9
1990s: 12
2000s: 44
2010s: 172
2020s: 322

Data Signals

Governance
1,4982 src
Financial
7897 src
Compliance
2378 src
Risk
1715 src
Trade
352 src
quality
92 src
operational
71 src
ESG
63 src
innovation
52 src
growth
22 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Tranent is 7.1 years old. There are 6 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 1 registered charities operate locally.

7.1 yrs
Avg company age
6
FCA regulated
1
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 3 (75%)Large: 1 (25%)

Government Investment

Companies in Tranent have been awarded 1 government contracts with a combined value of £32.8M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Tranent?

There are 506 active companies registered in Tranent, out of 559 total. 0 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Tranent?

The top industries in Tranent include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (20 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (20 companies), Other (19 companies).

How fast is Tranent growing as a business hub?

59.3% of currently active companies in Tranent were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Tranent?

Our database contains 2,759 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Tranent. The largest category is Governance with 1,498 signals from 2 sources.

When was the first company registered in Tranent?

The oldest company registration in Tranent dates back to 1943, spanning over 83 years of business history.

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