Companies in Saxmundham

United Kingdom|45.1% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
628
Active

628 active companies are registered in Saxmundham with Companies House. Out of 672 companies ever registered here, 1 are no longer active — a 93% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 45.1% 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 management consultancy activities other than financial management, with 32 companies. Companies here hold 6 government contracts worth £0.3M in total. The average company age is 10.4 years. The earliest company registration in Saxmundham dates back to 1903.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

628
Active Companies
672
Total Registered
1903
Oldest Company
45.1%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
11%
38%
45%
Pre-1990: 28
1990s: 20
2000s: 72
2010s: 252
2020s: 300

Data Signals

Governance
1,9545 src
Financial
1,2349 src
Compliance
4558 src
Risk
2258 src
quality
523 src
Trade
351 src
innovation
82 src
growth
72 src
ESG
52 src
operational
41 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Saxmundham is 10.4 years old. There are 9 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 16 registered charities operate locally.

10.4 yrs
Avg company age
9
FCA regulated
16
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 2 (50%)Medium: 1 (25%)Large: 1 (25%)

Government Investment

Companies in Saxmundham have been awarded 6 government contracts with a combined value of £0.3M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Saxmundham?

There are 628 active companies registered in Saxmundham, out of 672 total. 1 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Saxmundham?

The top industries in Saxmundham include Management consultancy activities other than financial management (32 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (29 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (18 companies).

How fast is Saxmundham growing as a business hub?

45.1% of currently active companies in Saxmundham were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Saxmundham?

Our database contains 3,979 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Saxmundham. The largest category is Governance with 1,954 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Saxmundham?

The oldest company registration in Saxmundham dates back to 1903, spanning over 123 years of business history.

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