Companies in South Queensferry

United Kingdom|52.2% formed since 2020|7% inactive|Data updated 5 Sept 2026
322
Active

322 active companies are registered in South Queensferry with Companies House. Out of 372 companies ever registered here, 26 are no longer active — a 87% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 52.2% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (61%) 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 25 companies. The average company age is 8.2 years. The earliest company registration in South Queensferry dates back to 1905.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

322
Active Companies
372
Total Registered
1905
Oldest Company
52.2%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
9%
33%
54%
Pre-1990: 8
1990s: 6
2000s: 32
2010s: 121
2020s: 197

Data Signals

Governance
9774 src
Financial
5545 src
Compliance
1706 src
Risk
1115 src
quality
242 src
Trade
142 src
ESG
42 src
growth
22 src
innovation
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in South Queensferry is 8.2 years old. There are 8 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 1 registered charities operate locally.

8.2 yrs
Avg company age
8
FCA regulated
1
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 4 (80%)Large: 1 (20%)

Government Investment

Companies in South Queensferry have been awarded 1 government contracts with a combined value of £0.1M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in South Queensferry?

There are 322 active companies registered in South Queensferry, out of 372 total. 26 (7%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in South Queensferry?

The top industries in South Queensferry include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (25 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (22 companies), Engineering related scientific and technical consulting activities (9 companies).

How fast is South Queensferry growing as a business hub?

52.2% of currently active companies in South Queensferry were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in South Queensferry?

Our database contains 1,857 data signals across 9 categories for active companies in South Queensferry. The largest category is Governance with 977 signals from 4 sources.

When was the first company registered in South Queensferry?

The oldest company registration in South Queensferry dates back to 1905, spanning over 121 years of business history.

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