Companies in Leytonstone

United Kingdom|45% formed since 2020|7% inactive|Data updated 15 Sept 2026
438
Active

438 active companies are registered in Leytonstone with Companies House. Out of 491 companies ever registered here, 34 are no longer active — a 89% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 45% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (52%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is activities of other holding companies n.e.c., with 36 companies. Companies here hold 10 government contracts worth £24.5M in total. The average company age is 10.7 years. The earliest company registration in Leytonstone dates back to 1928.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

438
Active Companies
491
Total Registered
1928
Oldest Company
45%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
11%
35%
46%
Pre-1990: 23
1990s: 12
2000s: 56
2010s: 171
2020s: 227

Data Signals

Governance
1,3615 src
Financial
1,2989 src
Risk
4186 src
Compliance
33811 src
Trade
701 src
quality
404 src
ESG
224 src
operational
151 src
growth
142 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Leytonstone is 10.7 years old. There are 8 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 4 registered charities operate locally.

10.7 yrs
Avg company age
8
FCA regulated
4
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 33 (73%)Large: 12 (27%)

Government Investment

Companies in Leytonstone have been awarded 10 government contracts with a combined value of £24.5M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Leytonstone?

There are 438 active companies registered in Leytonstone, out of 491 total. 34 (7%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Leytonstone?

The top industries in Leytonstone include Activities of other holding companies n.e.c. (36 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (33 companies), Development of building projects (29 companies).

How fast is Leytonstone growing as a business hub?

45% of currently active companies in Leytonstone were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Leytonstone?

Our database contains 3,576 data signals across 9 categories for active companies in Leytonstone. The largest category is Governance with 1,361 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Leytonstone?

The oldest company registration in Leytonstone dates back to 1928, spanning over 98 years of business history.

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