Companies in South Queensferry

United Kingdom|52.6% formed since 2020|10% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
321
Active

321 active companies are registered in South Queensferry with Companies House. Out of 377 companies ever registered here, 37 are no longer active — a 85% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 52.6% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (63%) 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 24 companies. The average company age is 8.3 years. The earliest company registration in South Queensferry dates back to 1905.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

321
Active Companies
377
Total Registered
1905
Oldest Company
52.6%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
9%
33%
55%
Pre-1990: 8
1990s: 6
2000s: 32
2010s: 121
2020s: 202

Data Signals

Governance
1,3275 src
Financial
9506 src
Risk
1266 src
Compliance
995 src
Trade
272 src
quality
242 src
ESG
42 src
innovation
21 src
growth
22 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in South Queensferry is 8.3 years old. There are 8 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 1 registered charities operate locally.

8.3 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There are 321 active companies registered in South Queensferry, out of 377 total. 37 (10%) are no longer active.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 (24 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (21 companies), Engineering related scientific and technical consulting activities (9 companies).

How fast is South Queensferry growing as a business hub?

52.6% 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 2,561 data signals across 9 categories for active companies in South Queensferry. The largest category is Governance with 1,327 signals from 5 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.