Companies in Leyland

United Kingdom|61.3% formed since 2020|6% inactive|Data updated 4 Sept 2026
2,226
Active

2,226 active companies are registered in Leyland with Companies House. Out of 2,674 companies ever registered here, 168 are no longer active — a 83% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 61.3% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (74%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is management consultancy activities other than financial management, with 101 companies. Leyland is home to 50 FCA-regulated firms and 21 registered charities. Companies here hold 67 government contracts worth £115.3M in total. The average company age is 6.8 years. The earliest company registration in Leyland dates back to 1939.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

2,226
Active Companies
2,674
Total Registered
1939
Oldest Company
61.3%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
26%
63%
Pre-1990: 27
1990s: 58
2000s: 201
2010s: 695
2020s: 1,642

Data Signals

Governance
6,7896 src
Financial
4,31710 src
Compliance
1,42213 src
Risk
9909 src
Trade
1621 src
quality
1585 src
growth
752 src
operational
521 src
ESG
344 src
innovation
112 src
corporate_structure
91 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Leyland is 6.8 years old. There are 50 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 21 registered charities operate locally.

6.8 yrs
Avg company age
50
FCA regulated
21
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 18 (49%)Medium: 2 (5%)Large: 17 (46%)

Government Investment

Companies in Leyland have been awarded 67 government contracts with a combined value of £115.3M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Leyland?

There are 2,226 active companies registered in Leyland, out of 2,674 total. 168 (6%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Leyland?

The top industries in Leyland include Management consultancy activities other than financial management (101 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (99 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (85 companies).

How fast is Leyland growing as a business hub?

61.3% of currently active companies in Leyland were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Leyland?

Our database contains 14,019 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Leyland. The largest category is Governance with 6,789 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Leyland?

The oldest company registration in Leyland dates back to 1939, spanning over 87 years of business history.

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