Companies in Keighley

United Kingdom|54.4% formed since 2020|10% inactive|Data updated 15 Sept 2026
4,318
Active

4,318 active companies are registered in Keighley with Companies House. Out of 5,156 companies ever registered here, 493 are no longer active — a 84% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 54.4% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (66%) 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 247 companies. Keighley is home to 104 FCA-regulated firms and 49 registered charities. Companies here hold 141 government contracts worth £164.8M in total. The average company age is 8.7 years. The earliest company registration in Keighley dates back to 1902.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

4,318
Active Companies
5,156
Total Registered
1902
Oldest Company
54.4%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
10%
30%
56%
Pre-1990: 125
1990s: 132
2000s: 488
2010s: 1,511
2020s: 2,832

Data Signals

Governance
13,2036 src
Financial
9,15810 src
Compliance
2,66015 src
Risk
1,9059 src
Trade
4702 src
quality
3884 src
growth
1582 src
operational
651 src
ESG
364 src
innovation
332 src
corporate_structure
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Keighley is 8.7 years old. There are 104 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 49 registered charities operate locally.

8.7 yrs
Avg company age
104
FCA regulated
49
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 17 (36%)Medium: 6 (13%)Large: 24 (51%)

Government Investment

Companies in Keighley have been awarded 141 government contracts with a combined value of £164.8M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Keighley?

There are 4,318 active companies registered in Keighley, out of 5,156 total. 493 (10%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Keighley?

The top industries in Keighley include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (247 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (197 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (136 companies).

How fast is Keighley growing as a business hub?

54.4% of currently active companies in Keighley were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Keighley?

Our database contains 28,077 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Keighley. The largest category is Governance with 13,203 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Keighley?

The oldest company registration in Keighley dates back to 1902, spanning over 124 years of business history.

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