Companies in Sheerness

United Kingdom|56.3% formed since 2020|6% inactive|Data updated 5 Sept 2026
1,323
Active

1,323 active companies are registered in Sheerness with Companies House. Out of 1,586 companies ever registered here, 103 are no longer active — a 83% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 56.3% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (68%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is other letting and operating of own or leased real estate, with 89 companies. Sheerness is home to 31 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 6 government contracts worth £0.3M in total. The average company age is 7.7 years. The earliest company registration in Sheerness dates back to 1937.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

1,323
Active Companies
1,586
Total Registered
1937
Oldest Company
56.3%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
32%
57%
Pre-1990: 31
1990s: 24
2000s: 117
2010s: 498
2020s: 894

Data Signals

Governance
4,0116 src
Financial
2,6769 src
Compliance
79112 src
Risk
5998 src
quality
2034 src
Trade
671 src
operational
331 src
growth
132 src
innovation
92 src
ESG
72 src
regulatory
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Sheerness is 7.7 years old. There are 31 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 15 registered charities operate locally.

7.7 yrs
Avg company age
31
FCA regulated
15
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 1 (17%)Medium: 1 (17%)Large: 4 (67%)

Government Investment

Companies in Sheerness have been awarded 6 government contracts with a combined value of £0.3M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Sheerness?

There are 1,323 active companies registered in Sheerness, out of 1,586 total. 103 (6%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Sheerness?

The top industries in Sheerness include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (89 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (60 companies), Freight transport by road (57 companies).

How fast is Sheerness growing as a business hub?

56.3% of currently active companies in Sheerness were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Sheerness?

Our database contains 8,410 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Sheerness. The largest category is Governance with 4,011 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Sheerness?

The oldest company registration in Sheerness dates back to 1937, spanning over 89 years of business history.

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