Companies in Irvine

United Kingdom|59.8% formed since 2020|11% inactive|Data updated 12 Sept 2026
905
Active

905 active companies are registered in Irvine with Companies House. Out of 1,192 companies ever registered here, 137 are no longer active — a 76% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 59.8% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (77%) 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 49 companies. Irvine is home to 31 FCA-regulated firms. The average company age is 7.4 years.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

905
Active Companies
1,192
Total Registered
1967
Oldest Company
59.8%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
30%
59%
Pre-1990: 25
1990s: 20
2000s: 80
2010s: 355
2020s: 701

Data Signals

Governance
2,7094 src
Financial
1,7228 src
Compliance
44410 src
Risk
4087 src
Trade
961 src
ESG
585 src
quality
422 src
operational
281 src
innovation
92 src
growth
32 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Irvine is 7.4 years old. There are 31 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 2 registered charities operate locally.

7.4 yrs
Avg company age
31
FCA regulated
2
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 13 (42%)Medium: 1 (3%)Large: 17 (55%)

Government Investment

Companies in Irvine have been awarded 2 government contracts with a combined value of £0.1M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Irvine?

There are 905 active companies registered in Irvine, out of 1,192 total. 137 (11%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Irvine?

The top industries in Irvine include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (49 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (29 companies), Hairdressing and other beauty treatment (26 companies).

How fast is Irvine growing as a business hub?

59.8% of currently active companies in Irvine were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Irvine?

Our database contains 5,519 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Irvine. The largest category is Governance with 2,709 signals from 4 sources.

When was the first company registered in Irvine?

The oldest company registration in Irvine dates back to 1967, spanning over 59 years of business history.

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