Biggest companies in York 2026
- Companies
- 239
- Total revenue
- £19.19bn
- Total jobs
- 52,611
Biggest companies in York by revenue 2026
Top filers by latest reported turnover
| # | Company | Revenue | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | PERSIMMON HOMES LIMITED Major UK housebuilder | £2.68bn | 3,951 |
| 02 | AVIVA LIFE SERVICES UK LIMITED Insurance business support services | £1.54bn | — |
| 03 | NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED State-owned passenger rail operator | £1.14bn | 7,115 |
| 04 | LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY LIMITED State-owned train operating company | £860M | 3,337 |
| 05 | PHOENIX SOFTWARE LIMITED IT and software solutions provider | £848M | 448 |
| 06 | NESTLE PURINA UK COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS LIMITED Nestlé pet food sales subsidiary | £634M | 253 |
| 07 | PORTAKABIN LIMITED Modular building manufacturer and lessor | £619M | 2,220 |
| 08 | YARA UK LIMITED Agricultural fertiliser manufacturer | £606M | 218 |
| 09 | CHARLES CHURCH DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED Premium residential housebuilder | £480M | 0 |
| 10 | BOXXE LIMITED IT hardware and software provider | £433M | 256 |
| 11 | PACIFIC BIDCO LIMITED group accounts PE-backed holdco for Portakabin | £363M | — |
| 12 | NESPRESSO UK LTD Coffee capsule and machine retailer | £341M | 499 |
Biggest employers in York
Top filers by latest reported headcount
| # | Company | Employees |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED State-owned passenger rail operator | 7,115 |
| 02 | NESTLE UK LTD. Food and beverage manufacturer | 4,182 |
| 03 | PERSIMMON HOMES LIMITED Major UK housebuilder | 3,951 |
| 04 | LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY LIMITED State-owned train operating company | 3,337 |
| 05 | PORTAKABIN LIMITED Modular building manufacturer and lessor | 2,220 |
| 06 | PAVERS LIMITED Family-owned footwear retailer | 1,913 |
| 07 | JRA FAMILY RESTAURANTS LIMITED McDonald's franchise operator | 1,126 |
| 08 | HEARTWOOD LEARNING TRUST Multi-academy trust | 1,034 |
| 09 | EBOR ACADEMY TRUST Primary education academy trust | 994 |
| 10 | R & R.C.BOND (WHOLESALE)LIMITED Motor vehicle parts wholesaler | 952 |
| 11 | PATHFINDER MULTI ACADEMY TRUST Multi-academy trust in York | 901 |
| 12 | YORK TEACHING HOSPITAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT LLP Healthcare facilities management subsidiary | 836 |
Most profitable companies in York 2026
Top operating filers by latest pre-tax profit
| # | Company | Pre-tax profit | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | PERSIMMON HOMES LIMITED Major UK housebuilder | £96M | 3,951 |
| 02 | NESTLE UK LTD. Food and beverage manufacturer | £54M | 4,182 |
| 03 | PORTAKABIN LIMITED Modular building manufacturer and lessor | £37M | 2,220 |
| 04 | YARA UK LIMITED Agricultural fertiliser manufacturer | £35M | 218 |
| 05 | IAN MOSEY LIMITED Agricultural and livestock business | £25M | 184 |
| 06 | NESTLE PURINA UK COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS LIMITED Nestlé pet food sales subsidiary | £23M | 253 |
| 07 | R & R.C.BOND (WHOLESALE)LIMITED Motor vehicle parts wholesaler | £21M | 952 |
| 08 | PHOENIX SOFTWARE LIMITED IT and software solutions provider | £19M | 448 |
| 09 | NESPRESSO UK LTD Coffee capsule and machine retailer | £15M | 499 |
| 10 | NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED State-owned passenger rail operator | £11M | 7,115 |
| 11 | PAVERS LIMITED Family-owned footwear retailer | £10M | 1,913 |
| 12 | FERA SCIENCE LIMITED Environmental and food research organisation | £9M | 557 |
Best-paid boards in York
Highest directors' remuneration disclosed
| # | Company | Directors' pay | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | PORTAKABIN LIMITED Modular building manufacturer and lessor | £2M | 2,220 |
| 02 | HERITAGE PROJECTS (MANAGEMENT) LIMITED | £2M | 529 |
| 03 | NESTLE UK LTD. Food and beverage manufacturer | £2M | 4,182 |
| 04 | ST PETER'S SCHOOL, YORK Independent day and boarding school | £2M | 468 |
| 05 | SESAME SERVICES LIMITED Administration provider for Aviva subsidiary | £2M | 231 |
| 06 | JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION Anti-poverty research charity | £1M | 182 |
| 07 | PERSONAL TOUCH FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED Financial intermediation subsidiary | £1M | 565 |
| 08 | THOMPSONS OF PRUDHOE HOLDING LTD. Holding company for demolition contractor | £1M | 313 |
| 09 | PHOENIX SOFTWARE LIMITED IT and software solutions provider | £1M | 448 |
| 10 | HAZEL II TOPCO LIMITED group accounts Top-level holding company | £1M | 561 |
| 11 | NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED State-owned passenger rail operator | £980,000 | 7,115 |
| 12 | LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY LIMITED State-owned train operating company | £948,000 | 3,337 |
Directors' remuneration as disclosed in filed accounts. Group filings may report key-management-personnel compensation, which is broader than the board; LLP members' profit share is excluded. Treat as "highest disclosed", not a like-for-like board ranking.
Companies ranked from their latest filed accounts at registered offices in York. Registered office is where a company files, which is not always where it trades — see the badges. Implausible outliers are excluded. Snapshot from Companies House.