Companies in Sandy

United Kingdom|42.8% formed since 2020|9% inactive|Data updated 24 Oct 2026
1,057
Active

1,057 active companies are registered in Sandy with Companies House. Out of 1,260 companies ever registered here, 113 are no longer active — a 84% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 42.8% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (53%) 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 11.1 years. The earliest company registration in Sandy dates back to 1904.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

1,057
Active Companies
1,260
Total Registered
1904
Oldest Company
42.8%
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: 49
1990s: 47
2000s: 154
2010s: 436
2020s: 561

Data Signals

Governance
4,4785 src
Financial
3,8339 src
Risk
4799 src
Compliance
45412 src
Trade
2152 src
quality
754 src
operational
271 src
growth
182 src
innovation
72 src
ESG
51 src
regulatory
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Sandy is 11.1 years old. There are 16 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 12 registered charities operate locally.

11.1 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There are 1,057 active companies registered in Sandy, out of 1,260 total. 113 (9%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Sandy?

The top industries in Sandy include Television programme production activities (69 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (40 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (37 companies).

How fast is Sandy growing as a business hub?

42.8% 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 9,592 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Sandy. The largest category is Governance with 4,478 signals from 5 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.