Banham Security

Name

Banham Security

Legal name

Banham Patent Locks Limited

Website

https://banham.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1926

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Security Services

NAICS

Locksmiths (561622), Security Systems Services (56162), Metal Window and Door Manufacturing (332321), Security Guards and Patrol Services (561612)

SIC

Services-Detective, Guard & Armored Car Services (7381)

akta.pro primary industry

Key Management, Duplication & Locksmith Services (HSAHAEAD)

Keywords

• Physical security systems
• Alarm monitoring services
• Security lock installation
• Keyholding services
• Access control systems

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Security Hardware Sales: Sale of physical security products including locks, doors, safes, gates, grilles, shutters, and door furniture. Products are handcrafted in Britain with various bespoke options available.
2. Annual Service Contracts: Recurring 12-month service contracts providing maintenance, monitoring, and support for security systems. Can be settled via monthly direct debit or annual upfront payment. Includes automatic renewal with loyalty offers.
3. Alarm Monitoring Services: NSI Gold Accredited alarm monitoring with options for police response (with URN), keyholder response, or combined services. Police response includes 8-minute average response time in London.
4. Keyholding Service: 24/7 keyholding service with SIA-licensed key guards available to attend properties for alarm activations, lockouts, emergencies, or property inspections. Keys stored in high-security coded facility.
5. Installation Services: Professional installation of security products by trained engineers as part of supply-and-fit packages, preceded by free on-site security surveys.
6. Key Cutting and Registration: Key cutting services for Banham keys with mandatory key registration. Additional keys and keyed-alike fees available as supplementary purchases.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Banham Security manufactures, sells, and installs physical security hardware — including high-security locks (with the patented Mark III key system), bespoke steel and fire doors, safes, gates, grilles, and shutters — for residential and commercial properties. The company also designs and installs burglar alarms, fire alarms, CCTV, and access control systems, and operates recurring security services including 24/7 NSI Gold alarm monitoring, SIA-licensed keyholding, locksmith services, and key cutting/registration.

Product overview

Banham Security offers a comprehensive portfolio of physical security products and monitoring services for residential and commercial properties. The core offering consists of high-security locks (including the patented Mark III key system), bespoke steel doors, burglar and fire alarms, CCTV and access control systems, safes, and security gates/grilles. These hardware products are complemented by a full range of services including 24/7 alarm monitoring with police and keyholder response options, professional keyholding with SIA-licensed Key Guards, locksmith services, and expert installation. The Banham SmartAlarm +3 mobile app enables remote alarm control. Banham serves primarily London and the Southeast UK with five showrooms, and extends coverage to the South West via its Banham South West division. The company maintains British craftsmanship traditions while offering modern integrated security solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Door Locks High-security door locks including Nightlatch and mortice deadlock combinations, available in keyed-alike configurations so one key operates multiple locks. Sold to homeowners and commercial customers across the UK.
• Mark III Key Banham's patented Mark III high-security key featuring four-side notch technology. Protected by patent until 2032, only Banham can legally make physical copies, safeguarded by the proprietary Key Registration system.
• Keys, Fobs & Accessories High-security keys including the patented Mark III key system, key fobs and accessories for Banham locks. Sold via showrooms and online store.
• Security Doors Bespoke reinforced steel doors handcrafted and tailor-made for homes, with options for stained glass panels and custom hardware. Available for residential and commercial properties.
• Fire Doors Fire-rated doors for property safety compliance in residential and commercial settings.
• Door Furniture Hardware and accessories for doors including handles, knockers, and letter plates.
• Burglar Alarms Bespoke burglar alarm systems with 24-hour monitoring, police response options, and smart security app integration. Installed and maintained by Banham engineers for residential and commercial properties.
• Fire Alarms Fire detection and alarm systems for residential and commercial properties, with related fire extinguishers and fire doors also available.
• CCTV Systems Intelligent CCTV systems with monitoring services and 24-hour maintenance support, for homes and businesses.
• Entry & Access Control Systems Audio and video door entry systems allowing identification of callers and access control for buildings, with customizable features.
• Safes Insurance-approved safes available as bespoke options with solid wood veneers and leather linings, including gun cabinets, fire-resistant safes, and freestanding safes.
• Gates, Grilles & Shutters Security gates, grilles, railings, and roller shutters for windows and doors, customizable to match property requirements.
• Keyholding Service 24/7 keyholding service with SIA-licensed Key Guards who attend properties when an alarm is triggered or for lockout situations. Keys are sealed, coded, and stored in a high-security facility.
• Locksmith Services Expert locksmith services including 24/7 emergency support, lock changes, cylinder changes, and lockout assistance.
• Key Cutting & Key Registration Precision key cutting service for Banham keys (including Mark III keys) and proprietary key registration that protects against unauthorized duplication. Only available at Banham showrooms.
• Banham SmartAlarm App Mobile application for Android and iOS allowing users to remotely set and unset alarm systems, check device status, and receive intelligent notifications for alarm activity. Compatible with the SmartAlarm2+ panel.
• Alarm Monitoring Service 24-hour professional monitoring from Banham's NSI Gold Accredited Alarm Receiving Centre, with options for keyholder response, police response (with URN), and in-person keyguard attendance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average police response time under 8 minutes in London for qualifying alarm activations
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NSI (National Security Inspectorate)coreOthersBanham holds NSI Gold accreditation for its Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC), demonstrating compliance with industry-leading standards for alarm monitoring services. NSI is the independent certification body for the security and fire safety sectors.
• SIA (Security Industry Association)coreOthersBanham's keyholding staff are SIA (Security Industry Association) licensed, meeting regulatory requirements for security personnel in the UK.
• Master Locksmiths AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBanham maintains affiliation with the Master Locksmiths Association (MLA), established in partnership during the 1950s as the company gained industry recognition.
• Sandford PRminorGTM or Marketing PartnerExternal communications agency handling Banham's press enquiries, media opportunities, and brand collaborations. Contact: [email protected]
• DPD CourierminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBanham uses DPD Courier for home delivery of online orders within the UK, with standard terms including delivery to neighbors or letterbox if recipient unavailable.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• ADT (UK): Large-scale US-rooted UK security provider focused on monitored intruder alarms and smart-home integration. Overlaps with Banham on alarm installation, 24/7 monitoring, and police-response subscriptions, but lacks Banham's in-house lock manufacturing and key holding presence.
• ASSA ABLOY: Global leader in locks, doors, and access control with brands including Yale, Union, and ASSA. Operates at much broader portfolio scale and competes with Banham across mechanical locks, electronic access, and credentialed key systems across both consumer and commercial segments.
• Securitas UK: Global security services group providing guarding, keyholding, and mobile response across the UK. Comparable to Banham's keyholding and alarm response operations, but operates as a labour-intensive services incumbent rather than a hardware manufacturer.

Direct peers

• Chubb Fire & Security: UK-based integrated security provider offering intruder alarms, CCTV, access control, monitoring, and keyholding under one roof. Directly comparable to Banham in product breadth, NSI-style regulated service delivery, and UK-focused customer base spanning residential and commercial segments.
• ERA Home Security: UK home security specialist offering window/door hardware, locks, and Smart home security products. Closely comparable product portfolio at the residential end of Banham's range, particularly for windows, doors, and replacement cylinders.
• Brisant Secure: UK specialist lock maker (Ultion, Lock Lock) with patented cylinder technology and registered key systems. Competes directly with Banham in premium residential hardware and shares the strategy of building defensibility through key-copy restrictions.
• UAP Ltd: UK-based manufacturer and distributor of door hardware, locks, and door furniture to the trade. Comparable to Banham's door furniture, cylinders, and bespoke door hardware range sold through trade and direct channels.
• Avocet Hardware: UK manufacturer of high-security door and window hardware, including the AVOCET Abslock cylinder with snap-secure design. Overlaps Banham's cylinder lock and door hardware manufacturing category with comparable UK distribution channels.
• Mul-T-Lock: High-security lock manufacturer built around patented key platforms (Interactive+, MT5+) with restricted key duplication. Closest direct analogue to Banham's Mark III strategy of monetising key control and registered-key exclusivity.

Emerging players

• Yale (ASSA ABLOY): UK-focused smart lock and connected security brand under ASSA ABLOY. Competes with Banham in consumer locks and increasingly in app-controlled alarm and access products, representing the digital-first challenger category pushing into Banham's traditional hardware segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/banhamsecurity
• Facebookfacebook.com/Banham.Group
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/banham-security

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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