Companies in Purfleet

United Kingdom|39.2% formed since 2020|6% inactive|Data updated 5 Sept 2026
421
Active

421 active companies are registered in Purfleet with Companies House. Out of 555 companies ever registered here, 32 are no longer active — a 76% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 39.2% 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 freight transport by road, with 39 companies. Companies here hold 34 government contracts worth £6.6M in total. The average company age is 9.8 years.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

421
Active Companies
555
Total Registered
1975
Oldest Company
39.2%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
10%
48%
39%
Pre-1990: 8
1990s: 10
2000s: 53
2010s: 266
2020s: 217

Data Signals

Governance
1,3344 src
Financial
1,0505 src
Compliance
2388 src
Risk
2085 src
Trade
401 src
growth
362 src
operational
311 src
quality
162 src
corporate_structure
31 src
innovation
22 src
ESG
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Purfleet is 9.8 years old. There are 3 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 2 registered charities operate locally.

9.8 yrs
Avg company age
3
FCA regulated
2
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 3 (33%)Medium: 1 (11%)Large: 5 (56%)

Government Investment

Companies in Purfleet have been awarded 34 government contracts with a combined value of £6.6M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Purfleet?

There are 421 active companies registered in Purfleet, out of 555 total. 32 (6%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Purfleet?

The top industries in Purfleet include Freight transport by road (39 companies), Construction of domestic buildings (23 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (20 companies).

How fast is Purfleet growing as a business hub?

39.2% of currently active companies in Purfleet were incorporated since 2020, indicating moderate recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Purfleet?

Our database contains 2,959 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Purfleet. The largest category is Governance with 1,334 signals from 4 sources.

When was the first company registered in Purfleet?

The oldest company registration in Purfleet dates back to 1975, spanning over 51 years of business history.

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