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Sound Technology Limited
ActiveLiveSound Technology Limited is an active private limited company incorporated on 15 Oct 1979 (47 years ago), with its registered office in Diss, East of England. The company operates in Retail & wholesale.
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The score, the reasons behind it, and what to do next.
Opportunity scoreOpportunity scoreHow good a fit this company is for what you sell, from 0 to 100. It adds up the signals listed beside it, each weighted by how much it matters to your type of business.CompaniesIQ lens modelConfidence highConfidenceHow much of the score rests on measured data. Below high means at least one signal is not public, so its weight was left out and the score rests on the rest.Share of model weight measured · 100%
66out of 100
Early but active
A live business, still light on evidence
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Score bandsLow is under 34, Moderate 34–66, Strong 67 and above. Signals we couldn't check are left out of the maths, not counted as zero.
Weakest point · what to do about it
Reachability · 20% weight
A registered office is on file; phone and web are checked on Pro.
→ Check: search the name and town before you call.
What we checked · weightSelect a row for why
Retail & wholesale formations up 3.1% a year nationally.
→ Ask: is trade up for them this year?
8 filings in the last 12 months; status active.
→ Ask: are they still actively trading from this address?
A registered office is on file; phone and web are checked on Pro.
→ Check: search the name and town before you call.
52,172 comparable companies in East of England.
→ Ask: what makes customers choose them over rivals nearby?
Incorporated 47 yrs ago; scored against an 8-year maturity curve.
→ Ask: how long has the current owner run it?
Companies House · ONS · Nomis · General opportunity model · 100% of the model measurable
Filed accounts · enrichment
Financials
accounts accounts
No machine-readable accounts to parse yet. New companies often haven’t filed, and some file PDF-only or dormant accounts.
Key factsRegister & sector
Industry growthIndustry growthYearly change in the number of companies being formed in this sector across the UK. The East of England rate is on the Market tab.Companies House · ONS+3.1%More demand each year
Annual filingAnnual filingThe confirmation statement — a yearly form confirming the company's details. Missing it is the most common reason companies get struck off.Companies House filing historyCurrentUp to date with Companies House
Company ageCompany ageTime since the company was registered. Across most sectors, survival odds improve sharply once a business is past its first five years.Companies House47 yrsPast the riskiest first five years
Local competitionLocal competitionHow many similar companies are registered in this region compared with elsewhere. Very high means a crowded local market.Companies House · ONSVery highMany rivals nearby
How it compares · against 52,172 similar companiesEach box is an index, 0–100 · select one
FinancialAn index from 0 to 100, not a measurement. Higher is healthier. Built from whether accounts are on file.
GrowthAn index from 0 to 100. Higher means the sector is forming new companies faster.
MarketAn index from 0 to 100. Higher means a stronger local market — sector survival rates and regional growth against national.
ComplianceAn index from 0 to 100. Higher means up to date with Companies House.
CompetitionCareful — higher means MORE competitors nearby, not better. An index from 0 to 100 of how crowded the regional market is.
Fit for youYour opportunity score for what you sell, shown here so you can compare it with the other five.
CompetitionRead this one the other way round: a high number means a crowded market, where differentiation matters more than timing.
What to do nextFor any seller
Step 1Keep this company on the radarYou'll hear when it files or its status changes.Add to a watchlist Step 2See how East of England comparesRegional growth and density put this company in context.Open the market Step 3Build a list from 52,172 comparable companiesSame industry, same region.Open the sector
Answers: Is this a live, reachable business in a market worth being in?
Commercial fitModerate
66/100
StatusStatusThe company's status on the Companies House register.Active
AgeAgeTime since incorporation.47 yrs
Sector growthSector growthYearly change in company formations across the sector, UK-wide.+3.1%
Regional densityRegional densityHow many similar companies are in this area compared with the UK average.Very high
A balanced read. Pick the lens that matches what you sell and every number on this page re-weights.
Companies House · ONS
Filing statusOverdue
18days overdue
Accounts were due 30 Sept 2026 and are not on the register — about 18 days late.
What this means for you: Overdue filings are the first thing a new supplier will notice — raise it gently, it shows you did your homework.
Set a filing alert Companies House
Commercial fit · evidence
What we checked · General opportunity weighting
100% measurable
Market growth
Retail & wholesale formations up 3.1% a year nationally.
Company activity
8 filings in the last 12 months; status active.
Reachability
A registered office is on file; phone and web are checked on Pro.
Competitive intensity
52,172 comparable companies in East of England.
Company maturity
Incorporated 47 yrs ago; scored against an 8-year maturity curve.
Rows marked Not checked are excluded from the score rather than assumed — the missing weight shows up as lower confidence, not as a worse company.
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Answers: is this market big, growing and survivable — and is the region ahead or behind?
Market summary · retail & wholesale
Sector size & momentum
Companies in sector506,900
National growth+3.1%
East of England+3.4%
New registrations (last 4 quarters)164,860live · all 103 SIC codes in the sector
5-year survival36.5%
This sector is growing roughly in line with the national average in East of England.
New companies per quarter
Companies House · every incorporation with a SIC code in this sector (103 codes)
Growth & survival
How long companies last here
1-year survival88.2%
3-year survival49.8%
5-year survival36.5%
Of every 100 companies started in this sector, roughly 37 are still trading five years later. This company is past that point.
View methodology ONS Business Demography (reference baseline) · sector baseline, not this company
Local economy · East of England
The market around it
Population6,613,801
Employment rate78.3%
Economic activity81.6%
Median weekly pay£804.90
Compare regions ONS · Nomis
Trends & outlook
Where the sector is heading
Growth trajectorySteady growth — incorporations rising at a measured pace.
Regional concentrationModerately distributed; East of England holds about 9% of UK activity.
Emerging locationsGrowth is more evenly spread across regions for this sector.
Sector momentumEstablished presence in the sector.
- 1East of England is a very high-density market for retail & wholesale, with about 52,172 companies in the same industry.
- 2Formation is broadly in line with the national average (+3.4%).
- 3Around 4,550 new companies registered in this industry locally over the last year.
- 4Sector survival sits at 37% over five years — the benchmark for businesses in this classification.
View methodology Derived · ONS BPE sector growth + regional weighting
Answers: how crowded is this market, and where does this company sit against its peers?
Where this company sits · quick peer score for any seller
Score distribution
24 closest comparables
00–20
021–30
031–40
041–50
151–60
361–70
371–80
17 + this one81+
A quick score from register status and company age only, because that is all the peer list carries. To compare like with like, this company is placed on the same quick score (100) — not the full 66/100 at the top of the page. Treat it as a position, not a ranking.
Closest comparables · 52,172 in East of England · 4,550 new in 12m
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| H H B Communications Limited 02316548 · SIC 46491 | 11 Nov 1988 | East of England | Active | 100 |
| Temple Of Sound LTD 15809534 · SIC 46491 | 28 Jun 2024 | East of England | Active | 68 |
| Natasha Guitars UK LTD 17070666 · SIC 46491 | 04 Mar 2026 | East of England | Active | 59 |
| Magnalute LTD 15804927 · SIC 32200 | 26 Jun 2024 | East of England | Active | 68 |
| Tyneside Piano Company Limited 06586636 · SIC 46491 | 07 May 2008 | North East | Active | 100 |
| LCK Marketing LTD 15138930 · SIC 46491 | 14 Sept 2023 | London | Active | 73 |
| Dynamic Music Distribution LTD 10694806 · SIC 46160 | 28 Mar 2017 | South East | Active | 100 |
| Headwind Music LTD 10232077 · SIC 46491 | 15 Jun 2016 | South West | Active | 100 |
| Gibson Guitar Limited 02347981 · SIC 46491 | 15 Feb 1989 | London | Active | 100 |
| Professional Audio (Ni) Limited NI055495 · SIC 46491 | 09 Jun 2005 | Northern Ireland | Active | 100 |
| Tanglewood Guitar Company Limited 03615838 · SIC 46491 | 14 Aug 1998 | Yorkshire & the Humber | Active | 100 |
| Contilinks Ci LTD 10920957 · SIC 13910 | 17 Aug 2017 | Yorkshire & the Humber | Active | 100 |
| Giraffe Audio Limited 08746761 · SIC 46491 | 24 Oct 2013 | West Midlands | Active | 100 |
| Brian May Guitars Limited 07868566 · SIC 46491 | 02 Dec 2011 | London | Active | 100 |
| PRS Guitars International Limited 08123415 · SIC 46491 | 28 Jun 2012 | South East | Active | 100 |
| Rebellion Distribution Limited 11822782 · SIC 46491 | 12 Feb 2019 | South West | Active | 98 |
| Normans (Burton Upon Trent) Limited 00707581 · SIC 32200 | 08 Nov 1961 | East Midlands | Active | 100 |
| Highwood Music Limited 13892235 · SIC 46491 | 03 Feb 2022 | Yorkshire & the Humber | Active | 82 |
| Noble Instruments LTD 15940969 · SIC 46220 | 06 Sept 2024 | London | Active | 67 |
| K&R Industrial Co., LTD 15122024 · SIC 46410 | 07 Sept 2023 | West Midlands | Active | 73 |
| Woking School Of Music LTD 11039540 · SIC 46491 | 31 Oct 2017 | South East | Active | 100 |
| Palm Bay Guitars LTD 11627370 · SIC 32200 | 17 Oct 2018 | South East | Active | 100 |
| Ri Electronics LTD 15008546 · SIC 46491 | 17 Jul 2023 | London | Active | 73 |
| Cmi Music Limited 09845431 · SIC 46491 | 28 Oct 2015 | North East | Active | 100 |
Answers: what is formally on the public register — and what has not been filed yet?
Companies House · filing history
Timeline
- Legacy26 Aug 2026
- Legacy26 Aug 2026
- Charge satisfiedMortgage satisfy charge full24 Jun 2026
- Director appointedAppoint person secretary company with name date04 Mar 2026
- Officer resignedTermination director company with name termination date04 Mar 2026
- Director appointedAppoint person director company with name date04 Mar 2026
- Confirmation statementConfirmation statement with no updates23 Feb 2026
- Officer resignedTermination secretary company with name termination date23 Dec 2025
- Accounts filedAccounts with accounts type audit exemption subsiduary03 Oct 2025
- Legacy03 Oct 2025
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Register record
Company details
- Company
- Sound Technology Limited
- Number
- 01454050
- Registered office
- Vinces, Road, Diss, IP22 4YT
- Incorporated
- 15 Oct 1979
- Type
- Private limited company
- Nature of business
- 46491 — Wholesale trade
- Status
- Active
- Region
- East of England · England
- Accounts
- Overdue, was due 30 Sept 2026
- Confirmation statement
- Next due 07 Mar 2027
Shared directors
Connected companies
Other companies run by the same directors are checked on paid plans — each appointment is a separate register lookup.
People & control
Who runs and owns it
19
HL
20 Feb 2026
ActiveCA
02 Mar 2026
ActiveFS
30 Nov 2017
ActiveLM
30 Nov 2017
ActiveGA
30 Sept 2020
DissolvedSP
20 Jun 2019
DissolvedWM
—
DissolvedCJ
—
DissolvedCI
01 Jan 2004
DissolvedFR
—
DissolvedGJ
06 Jan 1997
DissolvedGA
20 May 1996
DissolvedKJ
01 Dec 2014
DissolvedLS
10 Jan 2023
DissolvedMD
20 May 1996
DissolvedNG
01 Jan 2006
DissolvedWR
—
DissolvedMActive
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