Companies in Helston

United Kingdom|46.6% formed since 2020|8% inactive|Data updated 12 Sept 2026
1,095
Active

1,095 active companies are registered in Helston with Companies House. Out of 1,272 companies ever registered here, 99 are no longer active — a 86% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 46.6% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (54%) 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 59 companies. Helston is home to 18 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 21 government contracts worth £11.4M in total. The average company age is 9.3 years. The earliest company registration in Helston dates back to 1947.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

1,095
Active Companies
1,272
Total Registered
1947
Oldest Company
46.6%
Growth (2020s)

A diverse local economy with no single sector accounting for more than 15% of businesses.

Incorporation by Decade
14%
35%
47%
Pre-1990: 21
1990s: 28
2000s: 173
2010s: 441
2020s: 591

Data Signals

Governance
3,4146 src
Financial
2,44310 src
Compliance
79111 src
Risk
4608 src
quality
1114 src
Trade
921 src
growth
222 src
innovation
192 src
operational
161 src
ESG
93 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Helston is 9.3 years old. There are 18 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 19 registered charities operate locally.

9.3 yrs
Avg company age
18
FCA regulated
19
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 4 (67%)Large: 2 (33%)

Government Investment

Companies in Helston have been awarded 21 government contracts with a combined value of £11.4M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Helston?

There are 1,095 active companies registered in Helston, out of 1,272 total. 99 (8%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Helston?

The top industries in Helston include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (59 companies), Development of building projects (37 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (35 companies).

How fast is Helston growing as a business hub?

46.6% of currently active companies in Helston were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Helston?

Our database contains 7,377 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Helston. The largest category is Governance with 3,414 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Helston?

The oldest company registration in Helston dates back to 1947, spanning over 79 years of business history.

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