Companies in Prenton

United Kingdom|58% formed since 2020|12% inactive|Data updated 15 Sept 2026
878
Active

878 active companies are registered in Prenton with Companies House. Out of 1,099 companies ever registered here, 131 are no longer active — a 80% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 58% 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 other letting and operating of own or leased real estate, with 55 companies. Prenton is home to 13 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 7 government contracts worth £7.4M in total. The average company age is 7.8 years. The earliest company registration in Prenton dates back to 1925.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

878
Active Companies
1,099
Total Registered
1925
Oldest Company
58%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
30%
60%
Pre-1990: 28
1990s: 15
2000s: 71
2010s: 326
2020s: 651

Data Signals

Governance
2,6615 src
Financial
1,7839 src
Compliance
5089 src
Risk
3508 src
quality
584 src
Trade
291 src
innovation
142 src
growth
92 src
ESG
92 src
operational
51 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Prenton is 7.8 years old. There are 13 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 8 registered charities operate locally.

7.8 yrs
Avg company age
13
FCA regulated
8
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 1 (20%)Medium: 1 (20%)Large: 3 (60%)

Government Investment

Companies in Prenton have been awarded 7 government contracts with a combined value of £7.4M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Prenton?

There are 878 active companies registered in Prenton, out of 1,099 total. 131 (12%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Prenton?

The top industries in Prenton include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (55 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (45 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (39 companies).

How fast is Prenton growing as a business hub?

58% of currently active companies in Prenton were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Prenton?

Our database contains 5,426 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Prenton. The largest category is Governance with 2,661 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Prenton?

The oldest company registration in Prenton dates back to 1925, spanning over 101 years of business history.

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