Companies in Eye

United Kingdom|41.8% formed since 2020|8% inactive|Data updated 30 Oct 2026
538
Active

538 active companies are registered in Eye with Companies House. Out of 615 companies ever registered here, 49 are no longer active — a 87% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 41.8% of current companies established since 2020. A wave of registrations in the 2010s accounts for 37% of active companies, pointing to a decade of strong entrepreneurial activity. The most common industry sector is other letting and operating of own or leased real estate, with 35 companies. The average company age is 12.1 years. The earliest company registration in Eye dates back to 1919.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

538
Active Companies
615
Total Registered
1919
Oldest Company
41.8%
Growth (2020s)

An established business centre with companies averaging 12.1 years of operation.

Incorporation by Decade
15%
33%
43%
Pre-1990: 32
1990s: 29
2000s: 90
2010s: 199
2020s: 262

Top Industries

Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate35
Management consultancy activities other than financial management18
Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.15
Residents property management13
Buying and selling of own real estate13
Development of building projects13
Other human health activities13
Business and domestic software development12
Dormant Company11
Other business support service activities n.e.c.10

Data Signals

Governance
2,3216 src
Financial
2,1669 src
Risk
3428 src
Compliance
25712 src
quality
1775 src
Trade
1132 src
ESG
275 src
operational
181 src
innovation
142 src
growth
102 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Eye is 12.1 years old. There are 3 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 9 registered charities operate locally.

12.1 yrs
Avg company age
3
FCA regulated
9
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 5 (33%)Medium: 3 (20%)Large: 7 (47%)

Government Investment

Companies in Eye have been awarded 5 government contracts with a combined value of £0.7M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Eye?

There are 538 active companies registered in Eye, out of 615 total. 49 (8%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Eye?

The top industries in Eye include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (35 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (18 companies), Activities of other holding companies n.e.c. (15 companies).

How fast is Eye growing as a business hub?

41.8% of currently active companies in Eye were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Eye?

Our database contains 5,445 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Eye. The largest category is Governance with 2,321 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Eye?

The oldest company registration in Eye dates back to 1919, spanning over 107 years of business history.

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