Companies in Sandy

United Kingdom|42.9% formed since 2020|7% inactive|Data updated 9 Sept 2026
1,072
Active

1,072 active companies are registered in Sandy with Companies House. Out of 1,256 companies ever registered here, 89 are no longer active — a 85% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 42.9% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (52%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is television programme production activities, with 69 companies. Sandy is home to 16 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 12 government contracts worth £21.0M in total. The average company age is 11.0 years. The earliest company registration in Sandy dates back to 1904.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

1,072
Active Companies
1,256
Total Registered
1904
Oldest Company
42.9%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
12%
35%
45%
Pre-1990: 50
1990s: 47
2000s: 153
2010s: 438
2020s: 555

Data Signals

Governance
3,3966 src
Financial
2,3219 src
Compliance
76612 src
Risk
4269 src
Trade
1271 src
quality
734 src
operational
261 src
growth
152 src
innovation
112 src
ESG
51 src
regulatory
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Sandy is 11 years old. There are 16 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 12 registered charities operate locally.

11 yrs
Avg company age
16
FCA regulated
12
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 4 (25%)Medium: 3 (19%)Large: 9 (56%)

Government Investment

Companies in Sandy have been awarded 12 government contracts with a combined value of £21.0M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Sandy?

There are 1,072 active companies registered in Sandy, out of 1,256 total. 89 (7%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Sandy?

The top industries in Sandy include Television programme production activities (69 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (38 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (38 companies).

How fast is Sandy growing as a business hub?

42.9% of currently active companies in Sandy were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Sandy?

Our database contains 7,167 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Sandy. The largest category is Governance with 3,396 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Sandy?

The oldest company registration in Sandy dates back to 1904, spanning over 122 years of business history.

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