Companies in Newquay

United Kingdom|55.7% formed since 2020|9% inactive|Data updated 15 Sept 2026
2,000
Active

2,000 active companies are registered in Newquay with Companies House. Out of 2,339 companies ever registered here, 208 are no longer active — a 86% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 55.7% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (65%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is residents property management, with 141 companies. Newquay is home to 29 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 10 government contracts worth £0.4M in total. The average company age is 8.0 years. The earliest company registration in Newquay dates back to 1933.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

2,000
Active Companies
2,339
Total Registered
1933
Oldest Company
55.7%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
9%
31%
56%
Pre-1990: 43
1990s: 48
2000s: 208
2010s: 714
2020s: 1,308

Data Signals

Governance
6,1276 src
Financial
4,39811 src
Compliance
1,36913 src
Risk
83911 src
quality
2234 src
Trade
1132 src
ESG
545 src
innovation
262 src
operational
141 src
growth
122 src
regulatory
21 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Newquay is 8 years old. There are 29 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 15 registered charities operate locally.

8 yrs
Avg company age
29
FCA regulated
15
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 13 (81%)Large: 3 (19%)

Government Investment

Companies in Newquay have been awarded 10 government contracts with a combined value of £0.4M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Newquay?

There are 2,000 active companies registered in Newquay, out of 2,339 total. 208 (9%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Newquay?

The top industries in Newquay include Residents property management (141 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (121 companies), Development of building projects (66 companies).

How fast is Newquay growing as a business hub?

55.7% of currently active companies in Newquay were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Newquay?

Our database contains 13,177 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Newquay. The largest category is Governance with 6,127 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Newquay?

The oldest company registration in Newquay dates back to 1933, spanning over 93 years of business history.

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