Companies in Southam

United Kingdom|49.9% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
1,075
Active

1,075 active companies are registered in Southam with Companies House. Out of 1,152 companies ever registered here, 1 are no longer active — a 93% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 49.9% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (53%) 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 81 companies. Southam is home to 12 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 53 government contracts worth £0.8M in total. The average company age is 8.6 years. The earliest company registration in Southam dates back to 1866.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

1,075
Active Companies
1,152
Total Registered
1866
Oldest Company
49.9%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
11%
35%
50%
Pre-1990: 22
1990s: 31
2000s: 124
2010s: 404
2020s: 571

Data Signals

Governance
3,3155 src
Financial
2,0809 src
Compliance
7159 src
Risk
3408 src
Trade
1151 src
quality
694 src
growth
531 src
operational
161 src
ESG
134 src
innovation
62 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Southam is 8.6 years old. There are 12 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 12 registered charities operate locally.

8.6 yrs
Avg company age
12
FCA regulated
12
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 5 (42%)Medium: 2 (17%)Large: 5 (42%)

Government Investment

Companies in Southam have been awarded 53 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There are 1,075 active companies registered in Southam, out of 1,152 total. 1 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Southam?

The top industries in Southam include Management consultancy activities other than financial management (81 companies), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (52 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (48 companies).

How fast is Southam growing as a business hub?

49.9% 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 6,722 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Southam. The largest category is Governance with 3,315 signals from 5 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.