UK life sciences company count grows as lab development pipeline strengthens

Knight Frank says North West is emerging as strong preference for new entrants

The letting at the Daubeny Project in Oxfordshire was a standout. (GIC)

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February 18, 2026 | 10:57 AM

The number of active UK life sciences companies has risen by 22% from the end of 2019 to 15,436 at year-end 2025, according to Knight Frank.

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