Companies in Leyburn

United Kingdom|38.7% formed since 2020|6% inactive|Data updated 15 Sept 2026
450
Active

450 active companies are registered in Leyburn with Companies House. Out of 501 companies ever registered here, 31 are no longer active — a 90% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 38.7% of current companies established since 2020. A wave of registrations in the 2010s accounts for 44% of active companies, pointing to a decade of strong entrepreneurial activity. The most common industry sector is other letting and operating of own or leased real estate, with 27 companies. The average company age is 11.4 years. The earliest company registration in Leyburn dates back to 1918.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

450
Active Companies
501
Total Registered
1918
Oldest Company
38.7%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
14%
39%
39%
Pre-1990: 18
1990s: 16
2000s: 72
2010s: 196
2020s: 196

Data Signals

Governance
1,4545 src
Financial
1,1358 src
Compliance
32610 src
Risk
2177 src
quality
554 src
Trade
421 src
operational
121 src
growth
102 src
innovation
32 src
ESG
32 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Leyburn is 11.4 years old. There are 8 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 9 registered charities operate locally.

11.4 yrs
Avg company age
8
FCA regulated
9
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 10 (91%)Large: 1 (9%)

Government Investment

Companies in Leyburn have been awarded 4 government contracts with a combined value of £0.3M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Leyburn?

There are 450 active companies registered in Leyburn, out of 501 total. 31 (6%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Leyburn?

The top industries in Leyburn include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (27 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (18 companies), Development of building projects (13 companies).

How fast is Leyburn growing as a business hub?

38.7% of currently active companies in Leyburn were incorporated since 2020, indicating moderate recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Leyburn?

Our database contains 3,257 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Leyburn. The largest category is Governance with 1,454 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Leyburn?

The oldest company registration in Leyburn dates back to 1918, spanning over 108 years of business history.

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