Companies in Sheerness

United Kingdom|55.1% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
1,293
Active

1,293 active companies are registered in Sheerness with Companies House. Out of 1,447 companies ever registered here, 1 are no longer active — a 89% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 55.1% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (61%) 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 85 companies. Sheerness is home to 31 FCA-regulated firms. The average company age is 7.7 years. The earliest company registration in Sheerness dates back to 1937.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

1,293
Active Companies
1,447
Total Registered
1937
Oldest Company
55.1%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
34%
54%
Pre-1990: 31
1990s: 23
2000s: 110
2010s: 497
2020s: 786

Data Signals

Governance
3,9745 src
Financial
2,4319 src
Compliance
7389 src
Risk
4408 src
quality
713 src
Trade
591 src
operational
331 src
growth
82 src
innovation
62 src
ESG
62 src
regulatory
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Sheerness is 7.7 years old. There are 31 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 17 registered charities operate locally.

7.7 yrs
Avg company age
31
FCA regulated
17
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 2 (33%)Large: 4 (67%)

Government Investment

Companies in Sheerness have been awarded 5 government contracts with a combined value of £0.2M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Sheerness?

There are 1,293 active companies registered in Sheerness, out of 1,447 total. 1 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Sheerness?

The top industries in Sheerness include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (85 companies), Freight transport by road (59 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (56 companies).

How fast is Sheerness growing as a business hub?

55.1% of currently active companies in Sheerness were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Sheerness?

Our database contains 7,767 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Sheerness. The largest category is Governance with 3,974 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Sheerness?

The oldest company registration in Sheerness dates back to 1937, spanning over 89 years of business history.

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