Companies in Keston

United Kingdom|56.4% formed since 2020|7% inactive|Data updated 13 Sept 2026
532
Active

532 active companies are registered in Keston with Companies House. Out of 604 companies ever registered here, 40 are no longer active — a 88% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 56.4% 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 37 companies. Keston is home to 11 FCA-regulated firms. The average company age is 7.8 years.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

532
Active Companies
604
Total Registered
1953
Oldest Company
56.4%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
8%
32%
57%
Pre-1990: 14
1990s: 7
2000s: 49
2010s: 190
2020s: 338

Data Signals

Governance
1,6326 src
Financial
1,1507 src
Compliance
3088 src
Risk
2138 src
quality
343 src
Trade
281 src
ESG
103 src
operational
51 src
innovation
42 src
growth
31 src
corporate_structure
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Keston is 7.8 years old. There are 11 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 1 registered charities operate locally.

7.8 yrs
Avg company age
11
FCA regulated
1
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 1 (50%)Large: 1 (50%)

Government Investment

Companies in Keston have been awarded 3 government contracts with a combined value of £0.7M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Keston?

There are 532 active companies registered in Keston, out of 604 total. 40 (7%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Keston?

The top industries in Keston include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (37 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (27 companies), Other service activities n.e.c. (23 companies).

How fast is Keston growing as a business hub?

56.4% of currently active companies in Keston were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Keston?

Our database contains 3,388 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Keston. The largest category is Governance with 1,632 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Keston?

The oldest company registration in Keston dates back to 1953, spanning over 73 years of business history.

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