Companies in Andover

United Kingdom|51.2% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
3,208
Active

3,208 active companies are registered in Andover with Companies House. Out of 3,520 companies ever registered here, 1 are no longer active — a 91% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 51.2% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (55%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is management consultancy activities other than financial management, with 174 companies. 52 medium and large companies operate here, indicating a significant commercial presence. Andover is home to 63 FCA-regulated firms and 36 registered charities. Companies here hold 211 government contracts worth £190.9M in total. The average company age is 9.5 years. The earliest company registration in Andover dates back to 1922.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

3,208
Active Companies
3,520
Total Registered
1922
Oldest Company
51.2%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
10%
33%
50%
Pre-1990: 131
1990s: 128
2000s: 347
2010s: 1,149
2020s: 1,765

Top Industries

Management consultancy activities other than financial management174→Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate122→Other business support service activities n.e.c.101→Freight transport by road87→Buying and selling of own real estate84→Information technology consultancy activities77→Other service activities n.e.c.75→Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.72→Residents property management68→Dormant Company56→

Data Signals

Governance
9,9575 src
Financial
6,58411 src
Compliance
2,41015 src
Risk
1,3189 src
Trade
5122 src
growth
2182 src
quality
1213 src
ESG
876 src
operational
631 src
innovation
312 src
corporate_structure
151 src
regulatory
21 src

Top Companies in Andover

VITACRESS SALADS LIMITED
Growing of other non-perennial cropsEst. 196197 signals
SIMPLYHEALTH ACCESS
Other human health activitiesEst. 192275 signals
LE CREUSET U.K. LIMITED
Wholesale of household goods (other than musical instruments) n.e.c.Est. 194898 signals
LIONEL HITCHEN LIMITED
Manufacture of other food products n.e.c.Est. 196531 signals
THE MACULAR DISEASE SOCIETY
Social work activities without accommodation for the elderly and disabledEst. 198724 signals
STANNAH LIFT SERVICES LIMITED
Manufacture of lifting and handling equipmentEst. 1974142 signals
VITACRESS HERBS LIMITED
Growing of other non-perennial cropsEst. 196390 signals
ACUMED LTD
Other professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c.Est. 199722 signals
STANNAH STAIRLIFTS LIMITED
Other manufacturing n.e.c.Est. 197891 signals
RICH PRODUCTS LIMITED
Manufacture of bread; manufacture of fresh pastry goods and cakesEst. 198435 signals

Business Landscape

The average active company in Andover is 9.5 years old. There are 63 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 36 registered charities operate locally.

9.5 yrs
Avg company age
63
FCA regulated
36
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 60 (54%)Medium: 3 (3%)Large: 49 (44%)

Government Investment

Companies in Andover have been awarded 211 government contracts with a combined value of £190.9M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Andover?

There are 3,208 active companies registered in Andover, out of 3,520 total. 1 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Andover?

The top industries in Andover include Management consultancy activities other than financial management (174 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (122 companies), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (101 companies).

How fast is Andover growing as a business hub?

51.2% of currently active companies in Andover were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Andover?

Our database contains 21,318 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Andover. The largest category is Governance with 9,957 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Andover?

The oldest company registration in Andover dates back to 1922, spanning over 104 years of business history.

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