Companies in Eye

United Kingdom|41.4% formed since 2020|7% inactive|Data updated 13 Sept 2026
541
Active

541 active companies are registered in Eye with Companies House. Out of 612 companies ever registered here, 45 are no longer active — a 88% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 41.4% 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 33 companies. The average company age is 12.0 years. The earliest company registration in Eye dates back to 1919.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

541
Active Companies
612
Total Registered
1919
Oldest Company
41.4%
Growth (2020s)

A diverse local economy with no single sector accounting for more than 15% of businesses.

Incorporation by Decade
15%
33%
43%
Pre-1990: 32
1990s: 29
2000s: 90
2010s: 199
2020s: 259

Data Signals

Governance
1,7446 src
Financial
1,3289 src
Compliance
40512 src
Risk
2937 src
quality
1295 src
Trade
681 src
ESG
275 src
operational
171 src
innovation
142 src
growth
61 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Eye is 12 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 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There are 541 active companies registered in Eye, out of 612 total. 45 (7%) are no longer active.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 (33 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (19 companies), Activities of other holding companies n.e.c. (15 companies).

How fast is Eye growing as a business hub?

41.4% 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 4,031 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Eye. The largest category is Governance with 1,744 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.