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Creative & Media companies in Southampton

There are 2,051 creative & media companies registered in Southampton, spread across 20 postcode areas. Here is what they do, where they cluster, and how to get the full list.

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2,051creative & media companies
1,533currently active (75%)
20postcode areas covered
SO14 densest area (445 firms)

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What they do — by trade

The trade mix across Southampton's 2,051 registered creative & media companies, by primary SIC activity:

Other professional, scientific and technical activities451
Advertising agencies285
Specialised design activities227
Non-trading company219
Artistic creation150
Video production activities125
Performing arts93
Support activities to performing arts84
Media representation services77
Environmental consulting activities75

Where they cluster — by postcode area

Registered offices by outcode — the densest is SO14 with 445 firms:

SO14445 SO15285 SO31218 SO16184 SO32167 SO40162 SO30145 SO19128 SO4596 SO1879

When they were founded

Company formations in the sector, by year (full calendar years):

952020
982021
1072022
1362023
2052024
2242025

A sample of the companies

A handful of the active creative & media companies registered across Southampton's postcodes:

CompanyArea
Bega Design Co LtdSO40
Icene Arts CicSO14
Stoneforest Studios LtdSO16
Emily Snow Photography LtdSO31
Lightwrkmedia LtdSO19
Davethedog Agency LtdSO15
Tjs Media Consult LtdSO14
Omnipotent Digital LtdSO16
Sammy Music & Sounds LimitedSO15
Concorde Designs LimitedSO31
Gracimusic LtdSO17
Northforge Studio LtdSO52

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Quick answers

How many creative & media companies are there in Southampton?

There are 2,051 creative & media companies with a registered office in Southampton on the Companies House register, of which 1,533 (75%) are currently active.

Which part of Southampton has the most creative & media companies?

The SO14 postcode area has the highest concentration, with 445 of Southampton's creative & media companies registered there.

How many new creative & media companies were started in Southampton in 2025?

224 new creative & media companies were incorporated in Southampton during 2025, the most recent complete year on the register.

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