Companies in South Queensferry

United Kingdom|52.2% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
320
Active

320 active companies are registered in South Queensferry with Companies House. Out of 346 companies ever registered here, 0 are no longer active — a 92% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 52.2% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (57%) 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 23 companies. The average company age is 8.0 years. The earliest company registration in South Queensferry dates back to 1905.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

320
Active Companies
346
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%
35%
52%
Pre-1990: 7
1990s: 6
2000s: 31
2010s: 121
2020s: 181

Data Signals

Governance
9663 src
Financial
5136 src
Compliance
1566 src
Risk
1035 src
quality
202 src
Trade
162 src
ESG
42 src
innovation
22 src
growth
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in South Queensferry is 8 years old. There are 8 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 2 registered charities operate locally.

8 yrs
Avg company age
8
FCA regulated
2
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 5 (83%)Large: 1 (17%)

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There are 320 active companies registered in South Queensferry, out of 346 total. 0 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in South Queensferry?

The top industries in South Queensferry include Management consultancy activities other than financial management (23 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (19 companies), Dormant Company (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 1,781 data signals across 9 categories for active companies in South Queensferry. The largest category is Governance with 966 signals from 3 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.