Companies in Sandy

United Kingdom|43.7% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
1,113
Active

1,113 active companies are registered in Sandy with Companies House. Out of 1,222 companies ever registered here, 1 are no longer active — a 91% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 43.7% of current companies established since 2020. A wave of registrations in the 2010s accounts for 40% of active companies, pointing to a decade of strong entrepreneurial activity. The most common industry sector is television programme production activities, with 70 companies. Sandy is home to 19 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 11 government contracts worth £20.9M in total. The average company age is 10.6 years. The earliest company registration in Sandy dates back to 1904.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

1,113
Active Companies
1,222
Total Registered
1904
Oldest Company
43.7%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
13%
36%
43%
Pre-1990: 51
1990s: 49
2000s: 154
2010s: 442
2020s: 526

Data Signals

Governance
3,4985 src
Financial
2,1349 src
Compliance
74810 src
Risk
3787 src
Trade
1311 src
quality
404 src
operational
241 src
growth
142 src
innovation
62 src
ESG
41 src
regulatory
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Sandy is 10.6 years old. There are 19 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 13 registered charities operate locally.

10.6 yrs
Avg company age
19
FCA regulated
13
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

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

Government Investment

Companies in Sandy have been awarded 11 government contracts with a combined value of £20.9M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Sandy?

There are 1,113 active companies registered in Sandy, out of 1,222 total. 1 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Sandy?

The top industries in Sandy include Television programme production activities (70 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (40 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (40 companies).

How fast is Sandy growing as a business hub?

43.7% 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 6,978 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Sandy. The largest category is Governance with 3,498 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.