Companies in Southam

United Kingdom|50% formed since 2020|7% inactive|Data updated 8 Sept 2026
1,064
Active

1,064 active companies are registered in Southam with Companies House. Out of 1,218 companies ever registered here, 88 are no longer active — a 87% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 50% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (58%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is management consultancy activities other than financial management, with 84 companies. Southam is home to 13 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 55 government contracts worth £0.8M in total. The average company age is 8.7 years. The earliest company registration in Southam dates back to 1866.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

1,064
Active Companies
1,218
Total Registered
1866
Oldest Company
50%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
10%
33%
52%
Pre-1990: 22
1990s: 31
2000s: 125
2010s: 395
2020s: 621

Data Signals

Governance
3,2926 src
Financial
2,3309 src
Compliance
7339 src
Risk
4368 src
Trade
1161 src
quality
925 src
growth
562 src
operational
171 src
innovation
152 src
ESG
154 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Southam is 8.7 years old. There are 13 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 11 registered charities operate locally.

8.7 yrs
Avg company age
13
FCA regulated
11
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 7 (54%)Medium: 2 (15%)Large: 4 (31%)

Government Investment

Companies in Southam have been awarded 55 government contracts with a combined value of £0.8M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Southam?

There are 1,064 active companies registered in Southam, out of 1,218 total. 88 (7%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Southam?

The top industries in Southam include Management consultancy activities other than financial management (84 companies), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (51 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (47 companies).

How fast is Southam growing as a business hub?

50% of currently active companies in Southam were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Southam?

Our database contains 7,102 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Southam. The largest category is Governance with 3,292 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Southam?

The oldest company registration in Southam dates back to 1866, spanning over 160 years of business history.

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