Companies in Canning Town

United Kingdom|57.1% formed since 2020|19% inactive|Data updated 15 Sept 2026
56
Active

56 active companies are registered in Canning Town with Companies House. Out of 79 companies ever registered here, 15 are no longer active — a 71% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 57.1% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (86%) 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 7 companies. The average company age is 7.3 years.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

56
Active Companies
79
Total Registered
1994
Oldest Company
57.1%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
30%
61%
1990s: 2
2000s: 5
2010s: 24
2020s: 48

Data Signals

Governance
1722 src
Financial
1267 src
Risk
316 src
Compliance
294 src
Trade
71 src
quality
53 src
growth
21 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Canning Town is 7.3 years old. There are 1 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 5 registered charities operate locally.

7.3 yrs
Avg company age
1
FCA regulated
5
Charities

Government Investment

Companies in Canning Town have been awarded 1 government contracts with a combined value of £0.1M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Canning Town?

There are 56 active companies registered in Canning Town, out of 79 total. 15 (19%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Canning Town?

The top industries in Canning Town include Buying and selling of own real estate (7 companies).

How fast is Canning Town growing as a business hub?

57.1% of currently active companies in Canning Town were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Canning Town?

Our database contains 372 data signals across 7 categories for active companies in Canning Town. The largest category is Governance with 172 signals from 2 sources.

When was the first company registered in Canning Town?

The oldest company registration in Canning Town dates back to 1994, spanning over 32 years of business history.

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