Companies in St Neots

United Kingdom|28% formed since 2020|9% inactive|Data updated 12 Sept 2026
510
Active

510 active companies are registered in St Neots with Companies House. Out of 596 companies ever registered here, 53 are no longer active — a 86% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 28% of current companies established since 2020. A wave of registrations in the 2010s accounts for 45% of active companies, pointing to a decade of strong entrepreneurial activity. The most common industry sector is other business support service activities n.e.c., with 33 companies. Companies here hold 10 government contracts worth £18.4M in total. The average company age is 13.3 years. The earliest company registration in St Neots dates back to 1895.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

510
Active Companies
596
Total Registered
1895
Oldest Company
28%
Growth (2020s)

An established business centre with companies averaging 13.3 years of operation.

Incorporation by Decade
24%
38%
29%
Pre-1990: 25
1990s: 27
2000s: 143
2010s: 227
2020s: 173

Data Signals

Governance
1,6365 src
Financial
1,2608 src
Compliance
3839 src
Risk
2358 src
Trade
1001 src
quality
314 src
growth
112 src
innovation
82 src
operational
81 src
ESG
52 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in St Neots is 13.3 years old. There are 10 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 5 registered charities operate locally.

13.3 yrs
Avg company age
10
FCA regulated
5
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 5 (50%)Medium: 1 (10%)Large: 4 (40%)

Government Investment

Companies in St Neots have been awarded 10 government contracts with a combined value of £18.4M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in St Neots?

There are 510 active companies registered in St Neots, out of 596 total. 53 (9%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in St Neots?

The top industries in St Neots include Other business support service activities n.e.c. (33 companies), Dormant Company (31 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (25 companies).

How fast is St Neots growing as a business hub?

28% of currently active companies in St Neots were incorporated since 2020, indicating moderate recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in St Neots?

Our database contains 3,677 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in St Neots. The largest category is Governance with 1,636 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in St Neots?

The oldest company registration in St Neots dates back to 1895, spanning over 131 years of business history.

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