802 active companies are registered in Penryn with Companies House. Out of 1,241 companies ever registered here, 153 are no longer active — a 65% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 46.6% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (61%) 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 52 companies. Companies here hold 12 government contracts worth £1.1M in total. The average company age is 9.9 years.
Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026
A diverse local economy with no single sector accounting for more than 15% of businesses.
The average active company in Penryn is 9.9 years old. There are 8 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 18 registered charities operate locally.
Companies in Penryn have been awarded 12 government contracts with a combined value of £1.1M. See the Top Government Contractors report.
There are 802 active companies registered in Penryn, out of 1,241 total. 153 (12%) are no longer active.
The top industries in Penryn include Residents property management (52 companies), Other human health activities (39 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (38 companies).
46.6% of currently active companies in Penryn were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.
Our database contains 5,825 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Penryn. The largest category is Governance with 2,565 signals from 5 sources.
The oldest company registration in Penryn dates back to 1961, spanning over 65 years of business history.