Companies in Leven

United Kingdom|58.2% formed since 2020|11% inactive|Data updated 15 Sept 2026
742
Active

742 active companies are registered in Leven with Companies House. Out of 913 companies ever registered here, 103 are no longer active — a 81% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 58.2% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (73%) 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 52 companies. Leven is home to 18 FCA-regulated firms. The average company age is 7.6 years. The earliest company registration in Leven dates back to 1896.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

742
Active Companies
913
Total Registered
1896
Oldest Company
58.2%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
8%
28%
60%
Pre-1990: 12
1990s: 20
2000s: 72
2010s: 252
2020s: 538

Data Signals

Governance
2,2293 src
Financial
1,3856 src
Compliance
3507 src
Risk
2596 src
quality
402 src
Trade
271 src
ESG
92 src
operational
81 src
innovation
32 src
growth
32 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Leven is 7.6 years old. There are 18 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 2 registered charities operate locally.

7.6 yrs
Avg company age
18
FCA regulated
2
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 2 (67%)Medium: 1 (33%)

Government Investment

Companies in Leven have been awarded 2 government contracts with a combined value of £0.2M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Leven?

There are 742 active companies registered in Leven, out of 913 total. 103 (11%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Leven?

The top industries in Leven include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (52 companies), Take-away food shops and mobile food stands (27 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (25 companies).

How fast is Leven growing as a business hub?

58.2% of currently active companies in Leven were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Leven?

Our database contains 4,313 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Leven. The largest category is Governance with 2,229 signals from 3 sources.

When was the first company registered in Leven?

The oldest company registration in Leven dates back to 1896, spanning over 130 years of business history.

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