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B2C Companies in Southampton: 1,173 Active Firms (2026)
B2C companies sell products or services directly to consumers, with this cohort based in and around Southampton’s metropolitan area.
Buying centres tend to sit close to the consumer journey. For Southampton operators, the buyer is usually a household or visitor, but the commercial motion differs by vertical. Retailers and digital commerce sellers rely on acquisition and repeat purchase; leisure, hospitality and travel use bookings, local footfall and memberships; health, education and home-service providers depend on trust, availability and location. Engagement sizes range from low-ticket recurring spend to higher-value courses, treatments, trips or household projects, with many firms run as owner-managed teams rather than institutional sales organisations.
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Southampton has 1,173 actively trading companies in this B2C cohort, making it a sizeable local consumer economy rather than a niche list of storefronts. Reported employment covers 3,301 workers, so the visible footprint extends beyond micro-retail into operators with scheduled services, premises, customer support and shift-based staffing. The cohort still appears skewed towards smaller private businesses: a city market with many owner-operated and low-headcount firms, plus a smaller layer of scaled consumer operators with enough turnover to appear in revenue-led comparisons.
Consumer-facing operators in Southampton face a mixed rulebook rather than a uniform sector regime. Refund rights, online cancellation terms, pricing claims, subscriptions and consumer credit can shape the sales process; food, leisure, education, travel, health and home services then add sector-specific licensing, safeguarding, hygiene, safety or qualification requirements. Direct acquisition also brings marketing-consent and privacy obligations, especially for firms using booking engines, memberships, mailing lists or repeat-purchase programmes. For researchers, that makes the cohort uneven: some firms resemble lightly regulated retailers, while others carry approval, inspection or conduct requirements before they can trade at scale.
Repeatable demand appears likely to matter more than ad hoc transactions for the operators that move beyond owner-managed sites. Memberships, subscriptions, pre-paid bookings and service bundles tend to make cash flow easier to plan, while purely discretionary retail and hospitality models remain exposed to household spending pressure. The smaller end of the cohort may continue to rely on proprietors and flexible staffing, with selective consolidation where landlords, marketing costs or compliance workloads make standalone sites harder to sustain. Digital channels should keep influencing acquisition, but location, reputation and fulfilment still matter in a city-facing consumer market.
1,173
Active firms
2026
54
£5M+ firms
Above the revenue marker
88
Newer firms
Incorporated since 2022
Key facts
About 4% of the trading cohort reports turnover above £5M (54 of 1,173 firms) — the rest sits below that revenue band.
7% of the cohort was incorporated since 2022 (88 firms), so a sizeable share is in its first few filing cycles.
B2C firms sell products or services directly to consumers, so customer acquisition and repeat purchase tend to matter more than enterprise procurement cycles.
Southampton’s metropolitan focus makes local demand, pricing and fulfilment coverage relevant commercial constraints for consumer-facing operators.
Consumer sales models in this cohort range from service-led businesses to leaner direct-to-consumer structures, with different requirements for staffing and fulfilment.
Top Southampton B2C companies
BANANA WHARF LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsOperates casual dining restaurants and bars serving a range of food and drinks, including international-style dishes, seafood, sharing Sunday roasts, and cocktails. Provides indoor and outdoor…
Serves consumers, families and groups seeking waterfront meals and drinks, including marina visitors and local diners at Ocean Village and Port Hamble. Also targets gift voucher buyers and customers…
Financial Health
WeakWeak · Hiring · 8% CAGR over 2y
Location
SOUTHAMPTON GUILDHALL COFFEE LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOperates a group of cafés serving speciality coffee, brunch dishes and light meals. Offers in-house roasted coffee, takeaway drinks, retail coffee beans, catering services, and spaces for events and…
Serves B2C café customers in Southampton, including local residents, students, shoppers, brunch diners, coffee drinkers, and people meeting for catch-ups, evening drinks or events.
Financial Health
StableStable · Hiring · 18% CAGR over 4y
Location
THE ELIZABETH HOUSE HOTEL (SOUTHAMPTON) LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOperates a hotel providing guest accommodation in various room types, with on‑site restaurant and bar, breakfast service, and meeting and event facilities. Also offers cruise parking packages for…
Serves leisure and business travellers visiting Southampton, cruise passengers needing pre/post-sailing stays or parking, families and accessible-room guests, plus local organisations or individuals…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 6% CAGR over 4y
Location
DANCING MAN BREWERY LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsBrews and sells craft beers and operates brewery tap venues with bars and restaurants. Serves food menus, hosts events and live music, and offers restaurant table bookings at its hospitality venues…
Serves consumers in Southampton, including beer drinkers, pub and restaurant diners, Sunday roast customers, live music attendees and people booking private or seasonal events at its venues.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -65% CAGR over 4y
Location
MONARCH COCKTAIL BAR LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOperates a cocktail bar serving signature and classic cocktails, premium spirits, craft beers and mixed drinks. Provides table bookings and offers an upstairs space for private functions and events.
Serves consumers in Southampton seeking cocktails, premium spirits and craft beers, including friends on nights out and groups booking private functions or celebrations.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -10% CAGR over 4y
Location
SANJHA RESTAURANT & TAKEAWAY LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOperates Punjabi restaurants and takeaway services serving Indian dishes for dine‑in and takeaway, with online ordering, collection and delivery options, and catering for private or corporate events.
Serves consumers seeking Punjabi dining, takeaway and online ordering in Southampton and Camberley, plus individuals and groups arranging events.
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · 2% CAGR over 4y
Location
OD CRAFT BARS LIMITED
Trajectory
2y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsOperates bars serving tacos and craft beer, featuring DJs playing vinyl records and music events. Provides food and drink menus and offers spaces for private hire and group bookings.
Serves consumers in Southampton and Winchester, including diners, craft beer drinkers, nightlife customers and groups seeking private hire for social events.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 50% CAGR over 1y
Location
REGGINAS RESTAURANT LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOperates an Italian restaurant serving traditional and modern Italian dishes prepared with seasonal ingredients, including meat, seafood and cheeses. Offers dine‑in meals, Sunday roast service,…
Serves local consumers in Botley, Southampton and Hampshire, including couples, families and groups seeking restaurant bookings, takeaway options and gift vouchers.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -62% CAGR over 4y
Location
BLUE FUNNEL CRUISES LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOperates passenger boat cruises and charter services, offering day and evening sightseeing trips, themed party cruises, and private vessel hire for events such as weddings, corporate functions, and…
Serves consumers, groups and corporate buyers seeking Solent cruises from Southampton, including day-trippers, partygoers, wedding and private event organisers, conference hosts and businesses…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 4% CAGR over 4y
Location
Radio Taxis (Southampton) Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOperates a taxi and private hire service providing passenger transport through a fleet of hackney and private hire vehicles. Offers bookings by phone, online, and via mobile app, and provides…
Serves individual passengers and businesses in Southampton, including app, phone and online bookers, corporate account holders, and clients needing local private hire or Hackney vehicle access.
Financial Health
StableStable · -5% CAGR over 4y
Location
DAILY COMFORT HEALTHCARE LTD.
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides domiciliary care services, including personal care, dementia support, live-in care, respite care, complex care, and end-of-life care. Supports individuals with daily living activities and…
Serves private individuals and families seeking domiciliary care at home, including older adults and people with dementia, disabilities, chronic illnesses, or end-of-life needs, primarily in…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Profitable, Hiring · 148% CAGR over 4y
Location
William Street Services Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides vehicle maintenance and repair services including Class 4 MOT testing, routine car servicing, tyre supply and fitting, wheel alignment, engine diagnostics, and repairs such as brakes,…
Serves private vehicle owners and everyday drivers in Southampton and nearby areas such as Eastleigh, Totton and Hedge End, primarily B2C customers needing local garage support.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 14% CAGR over 4y
Location
Tiny Toes (Southampton) Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOperates a day nursery providing childcare and early years education for babies and young children. Offers nursery and preschool programmes, supervised play, developmental activities, and care…
Serves parents and families in Southampton seeking nursery, preschool and early years childcare for babies, toddlers and young children.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 9% CAGR over 4y
Location
The Bold Forester Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOperates a pub and restaurant serving alcoholic beverages and prepared meals. Provides dine‑in food service with a set menu and allergen information, and hosts private events and buffet catering for…
Serves local consumers and groups in Sarisbury Green and Southampton, including pub diners, drinkers, families, social gatherings and private event or buffet organisers.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -20% CAGR over 4y
Location
E. & J. Jarvis Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides MOT testing, vehicle servicing and mechanical repairs for cars of all makes and models. Sells used vehicles and offers part exchange, vehicle sourcing, diagnostics, air‑conditioning…
Serves private motorists and used-car buyers in Southampton, including owners of all makes and models, customers needing finance or part exchange, and people looking to sell their car.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 7% CAGR over 4y
Location
SOLENT KITCHEN DESIGN LIMITED
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsDesigns, supplies and installs bespoke kitchens, bathrooms and fitted bedrooms. Provides kitchen furniture, appliances and accessories, showroom consultations, CAD design, project management and…
Serves homeowners and residential clients seeking bespoke kitchen, bathroom and bedroom design and installation, primarily in Southampton, Hampshire and the south coast.
Financial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 3y
Location
Alternative Cruise Parking Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOperates a parking service for cruise passengers, offering vehicle storage with park‑and‑ride and transfer services to cruise terminals and airports. Handles vehicle check‑in, luggage assistance, and…
Serves cruise passengers and fly-cruise travellers needing vehicle parking and transfers for departures from Southampton, primarily individual consumers booking short- or long-stay parking.
Financial Health
StableStable · -6% CAGR over 4y
Location
AL PRESTIGE CARS LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsOperates a used car dealership offering pre‑owned vehicles from multiple manufacturers. Provides vehicle sales through an online showroom, part‑exchange options, car purchasing from the public, and…
Serves private motorists in Southampton and Hampshire seeking used cars across mainstream and prestige brands, including buyers needing finance, warranties, part exchange, or vehicle-selling options.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · -4% CAGR over 2y
Location
THERANOS REAL ESTATE LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides residential property estate agency services including sales, lettings and rentals. Offers property valuations, marketing of homes, accompanied viewings, tenant and landlord services,…
Targets consumers and private landlords in the Southampton area, including home buyers, home sellers, tenants, and residential property owners involved in residential sales, lettings, rentals and…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
Brookvale Care Homes Limited
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsOperates a residential care home providing accommodation, meals, personal care and daily living support for older adults. Offers specialist dementia care, respite stays and organised activities,…
Serves older adults, people living with dementia or physical/mental health needs, and their families or carers seeking residential or respite care in Southampton.
Financial Health
StableStable · Hiring · 5% CAGR over 3y
Location
SOOTHILLS LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOperates retail bakeries producing and selling freshly baked bread, rolls, pastries, cakes and confectionery. Products are made daily using traditional baking methods and sold directly to customers…
Serves local consumers in Fareham and Portchester, including residents, shoppers and families buying everyday bakery items, sweet treats and occasional cakes from high-street shops.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -68% CAGR over 4y
Location
SOUTHVALE CARE LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides domiciliary and live-in care services for children and adults, including personal care, supported living, respite and palliative care, social companionship, and help with daily tasks such as…
Serves children and adults needing domiciliary and community-based care, including people with physical disabilities, learning difficulties and neurodiversity, as well as their families arranging…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy
Location
ARCH SOUTH LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOperates a used car dealership selling second‑hand vehicles. Offers a range of pre-owned cars through an online stock list and showroom, and provides part‑exchange purchasing, vehicle enquiries, and…
Serves private motorists and car buyers in Romsey and Hampshire seeking second-hand vehicles, including customers looking to part-exchange their current car.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 48% CAGR over 4y
Location
CARPET NEWS LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsRetailer of carpets and flooring products, including vinyl and laminate. Stocks full carpet rolls and room‑sized remnants, and offers measuring, estimating, and home selection services, supplying…
Serves homeowners and domestic customers across the South Coast, especially around Fareham, Cowplain and Southampton, looking for carpets, vinyl, laminate flooring and remnants.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · Hiring · 6% CAGR over 4y
Location
Ideal Leisure Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOperates a group of hospitality venues including pubs, cafés and restaurants. Provides food and drink services, hosts weddings and private events, and offers venue hire, bookings, and online ordering…
Serves local consumers, diners, pub and café visitors, and people booking weddings, private celebrations or corporate events at hospitality venues in Hampshire and West Sussex.
Financial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
RICHMOND CARS (BOTLEY) LTD
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsOperates franchised motor dealerships selling new and used Hyundai, Škoda, MG and Suzuki vehicles. Provides vehicle servicing, repairs, parts, bodyshop work, finance, Motability scheme vehicles, and…
Serves private motorists, Motability customers and business fleet buyers seeking new or used vehicles and aftersales support across Hampshire, West Sussex and Surrey.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -89% CAGR over 2y
Location
WESSEX CARS WINCHESTER LTD
Trajectory
2y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsProvides taxi and private hire transport, including local and long‑distance journeys, airport transfers, school runs, and corporate account services. Operates a fleet of saloon, estate, multi‑seat…
Serves consumers, families, schools and businesses in Winchester and Hampshire needing local taxis, long-distance travel, airport transfers, school drop-offs and pickups, executive cars, multi-seat…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 17% CAGR over 1y
Location
HOMELIFE LETTINGS LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOwns and lets a portfolio of residential properties including rooms, flats and houses for private and student tenants. Provides property maintenance and advertises available rentals through partner…
Serves private residential tenants and students seeking rental rooms, flats and houses in Southampton.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -67% CAGR over 4y
Location
GARTHOWEN GARDEN CENTRE LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOperates a garden centre selling plants, gardening supplies and related products, and runs an on-site café serving drinks, cakes and light meals. Also hosts seasonal events and provides gardening…
Serves consumers, especially home gardeners seeking gardening essentials and advice, plus café customers, families and friends visiting for coffee, meals, outdoor seating and events.
Financial Health
StableStable · -64% CAGR over 4y
Location
HILLWOOD MOTORS LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsSells used cars and vans through a motor dealership. Offers vehicle sourcing, part‑exchange, finance brokerage, online purchasing, warranties, and aftersales services including MOT testing and…
Targets private motorists and commercial van buyers, including local consumers, tradespeople and small businesses, across Fordingbridge, the New Forest, Ringwood, Salisbury, Southampton, Poole and…
Financial Health
StableStable · Hiring · 6% CAGR over 2y
Location
ROXAN CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
Trajectory
2y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsProperty developer and construction company that designs and builds residential developments, including apartment complexes and housing projects. Provides architectural and interior design planning…
Serves private residential property buyers seeking new-build homes and apartments, particularly one- and two-bedroom units in urban, coastal and semi-rural developments around Southampton and…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · 0% CAGR over 1y
Location
DOLPHIN MOTORHOMES LIMITED
Trajectory
2y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsSells new and used motorhomes and campervans from multiple manufacturers. Offers vehicle sales, part exchange, finance and insurance options, servicing, repairs, accessories, and test drives, and…
Serves private leisure vehicle buyers and owners seeking new or used motorhomes and campervans, with branches marketed to customers in Hampshire, Dorset and Sussex.
Financial Health
StableStable · Profitable · -4% CAGR over 1y
Location
CAB MY RIDE LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides taxi and private hire transport booking services, including airport transfers, cruise port transfers, local and long‑distance journeys, group travel, school transport, and corporate travel.…
Serves UK and international travellers needing airport, cruise, taxi, group and tour transfers, plus corporate travel buyers, schools, travel agents and destination management companies seeking…
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed
Location
IBEX HOMES LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDevelops residential housing projects, acquiring land and managing planning and construction to build new homes and small housing developments. Works with architects and planning consultants to…
Serves homebuyers seeking new-build homes in South Hampshire and landowners with sites suitable for residential or commercial development.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
PWH BUILDING LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides residential and commercial construction services including new builds, property extensions, renovations, restorations, and interior fit‑outs. Manages building projects such as home…
Serves private homeowners and local commercial clients, including hospitality venues, needing building and renovation projects across the New Forest, Dorset and Hampshire areas.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -3% CAGR over 5y
Location
The Four Horseshoes Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOperates a public house, bar and restaurant serving meals and alcoholic beverages. Offers brunch, lunch and dinner menus including steaks, fish and Sunday roasts, with indoor dining, outdoor seating…
Serves local consumers and visitors around Southampton, Romsey and Hampshire, including diners, pubgoers meeting for drinks, families, groups booking parties, and dog owners using designated areas.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · Hiring · 5% CAGR over 4y
Location
Thompson's News 'N' Food Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOperates two franchised convenience stores retailing groceries, snacks, drinks, tobacco, newspapers and other everyday household items, alongside over‑the‑counter products such as confectionery and…
Serves local consumers and households in Southampton through franchised convenience stores, targeting everyday shoppers for news, groceries and food purchases.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 7% CAGR over 4y
Location
MINT TEA BOUTIQUE LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOperates a retail boutique selling women’s clothing, jewellery, accessories, homeware and gift items. Offers products such as dresses, knitwear, bags, candles, greeting cards, and beauty products…
Sells directly to consumers, particularly women shopping for clothing, jewellery, accessories, homeware and gifts, via its online store and physical boutiques.
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · -67% CAGR over 4y
Location
GARLAND MOTORS LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsSells used cars from multiple manufacturers through an online stocklist and showroom. Offers vehicle finance options, part‑exchange for existing cars, and purchasing of customer vehicles, with…
Serves private motorists and car buyers in Southampton, Hampshire and the New Forest area, including consumers seeking used vehicles, finance or part exchange, and individuals selling their cars.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · 0% CAGR over 2y
Location
STEAM TOWN BREWCO LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOperates a microbrewery, taproom and restaurant producing small‑batch cask and keg beers. Serves burgers, fries and casual food for dine‑in or takeaway, sells beer and merchandise, and hosts brewery…
Serves consumers in Eastleigh and Hampshire seeking taproom dining, takeaway beer and food, tours and ticketed events, plus groups and local businesses hiring space for functions and celebrations.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 38% CAGR over 4y
Location
HURST VIEW LEISURE LTD.
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOperates a holiday park and campsite offering pitches for tents, touring caravans and motorhomes, alongside rental accommodation including static caravans, log cabins and self‑catering cottages for…
Serves B2C leisure travellers, including campers, touring caravan, motorhome and campervan owners, plus families and groups seeking holiday accommodation on the New Forest coast.
Financial Health
StableStable · -69% CAGR over 4y
Location
TENDRING CARE HOMES LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOperates a residential care home providing accommodation, personal care and support for older adults, including people with dementia. Offers staffed care, daily activities, meals, and facilities…
Serves older adults needing residential or dementia care, and their families arranging placements, particularly around Totton, the New Forest and Southampton.
Financial Health
StableStable · -72% CAGR over 4y
Location
The Grange Nursing Home Limited
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsOperates a nursing home providing residential care and support for elderly residents. Offers accommodation, meals, personal care, social activities, and communal facilities including lounges, dining…
Serves older adults needing residential nursing care and their families, particularly those seeking a care home in the Hedge End/Southampton area.
Financial Health
StableStable · 3% CAGR over 3y
Location
NEW FOREST ESCAPES LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOperates an online platform for booking curated holiday cottages and short‑term rental properties. Markets and manages luxury and character holiday homes, handles guest bookings, and provides hosting…
Serves B2C holidaymakers seeking luxury cottage stays in the New Forest, including couples, families, dog owners, larger groups and guests needing accessible or premium facilities. Also targets local…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 42% CAGR over 6y
Location
Right Autos Limited
Trajectory
4y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsSells used cars from multiple manufacturers through a dealership. Offers vehicle sales with finance and part‑exchange options, test drives, and vehicle sourcing. Prepares cars for sale with…
Serves private motorists and car buyers in Southampton, Hampshire and the New Forest area seeking low-mileage used cars, including those using finance, part exchange, or home/work viewings.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 39% CAGR over 3y
Location
New Place Hotel Company Limited
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsOperates a hotel offering guest accommodation, restaurant and bar dining, and leisure facilities. Provides conference and meeting rooms, wedding and event venues, and corporate team‑building spaces,…
Serves leisure travellers, wedding couples, diners and local fitness members, alongside corporate and public-sector organisers booking meetings, conferences, team-building and private events around…
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · Hiring · 6% CAGR over 3y
Location
TCC SOUTHAMPTON LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides pre-booked taxi and private hire transport for airport transfers, cruise port transfers, and general travel. Operates a fleet of saloon cars, estate cars and MPVs for business and leisure…
Serves consumers and business travellers needing airport, seaport, cruise terminal and city transfers, including individuals, families and groups across Southampton and wider Hampshire, Wiltshire,…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy
Location
Jean-Pierre Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOperates a used car dealership specialising in Volkswagen Group and Skoda vehicles. Sells pre-owned cars through a showroom and online stocklist, and offers vehicle finance, part‑exchange, and car…
Serves private motorists and used-car buyers in Southampton and Hampshire, especially customers seeking Skoda and other VW Group vehicles, plus people looking to part-exchange or sell their car.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Growing, Hiring · 4% CAGR over 4y
Location
Eclipse Car Sales Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsSells used cars and vans through a dealership. Offers vehicle sourcing, part‑exchange purchasing, car buying from the public, finance arrangements, warranties and servicing for customers.
Sells to private motorists and light commercial vehicle buyers in Southampton and Hampshire seeking used cars, used vans, finance options or part-exchange.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 11% CAGR over 2y
Location
HARRIS CARS (SOUTH) LTD
Trajectory
3y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsSells used cars and vans through a dealership, offering vehicles from multiple manufacturers. Provides vehicle finance, part‑exchange, car purchasing, vehicle sourcing, warranties, and delivery…
Serves private motorists in Southampton and Hampshire looking for used cars or vans, vehicle finance, part exchange, delivery, warranties, or to sell their existing vehicle.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 73% CAGR over 2y
Location
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How Southampton B2C companies work and how to sell to them
What they do
Revenue usually comes from direct payment at checkout, booking, collection or after a service visit, rather than from long enterprise contracts. Southampton B2C firms typically sell physical goods, appointments, courses, trips, hospitality, repairs, personal care or household services, with pricing set as basket value, booking fee, membership, subscription, hourly rate or quoted project. Some add commissions, deposits, gift vouchers or cancellation fees to manage capacity and cash flow. Few are pure licence businesses; the more common pattern is a local or digital storefront wrapped around staffing, stock, premises, scheduling and customer service.
Who they sell to
Customers are usually households, visitors, students, patients, diners, travellers or homeowners, depending on the vertical. The consumer decision is often emotional and time-sensitive, but supplier decisions inside these firms are more pragmatic: owner-managers, general managers, operations leads, finance leads and marketing managers tend to control budgets. Procurement is usually direct and comparison-led, with informal quotes, trials or short service agreements rather than formal RFPs. Larger venue, education, care, travel and multi-site operators may use approved supplier lists, tender packs or board sign-off, especially where safety, payments or customer data are involved.
What they buy
Most Southampton B2C firms tend to spend on tools and services that bring in customers, take payment, manage availability and reduce manual admin. Common categories include websites, e-commerce build, booking systems, point-of-sale, CRM, loyalty, email marketing, analytics, accounting, payroll, HR, rota planning, recruitment, insurance, legal advice and compliance support. Firms with premises also buy utilities management, facilities maintenance, signage, cleaning, equipment servicing, stock control and security. Digital commerce and repeat-purchase operators are more likely to evaluate payment processing, fulfilment support, customer support software, fraud controls and performance marketing services.
Why and how to sell to them
Buying intent tends to show up when a consumer operator opens a new site, adds online booking, hires staff, extends opening hours, launches memberships, changes pricing or tries to lift repeat purchase. Newer operators in the city, including 88 incorporated since 2022, may still be replacing spreadsheets, personal inboxes and manual card payments with more formal systems. Pitches usually work better when tied to a specific operational constraint: fewer missed bookings, faster checkout, cleaner customer records, easier staff scheduling, lower refund friction or clearer marketing attribution. Cost, disruption and proprietor time are common objections, so proof points should be concrete and local-use-case led.
How this list is built
Data sources
This list is built from UK Companies House filings, XBRL accounts data, and semantic analysis of each company's public website. Revenue and headcount figures come from the most recent filed accounts; where the company has not filed, values are estimated using a model trained on filed history and peer benchmarks and are labelled as estimates.
Classification
Rather than relying solely on SIC codes, Firmbase classifies each company semantically: the company's website is crawled, an AI model reads what the company actually sells, and the company is placed into the relevant industry and subsectors. SIC codes are used as one signal but not the only one. This means a company that registered under a generic SIC code but pivoted into (for example) fintech is correctly identified as fintech, not as its original SIC category.
Freshness
The underlying company data is refreshed from Companies House continuously; filings appear in the list within days of submission. The curated list ordering is regenerated when the underlying data moves meaningfully (company count changes by more than 5%, a new company enters the top-ranked segment, or the filed-revenue numbers for the top firms change). You can see the last-updated timestamp near the top of the page.
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