Companies in Bangor

United Kingdom|51.7% formed since 2020|9% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
3,001
Active

3,001 active companies are registered in Bangor with Companies House. Out of 3,536 companies ever registered here, 325 are no longer active — a 85% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 51.7% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (62%) 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 181 companies. Bangor is home to 61 FCA-regulated firms and 49 registered charities. Companies here hold 31 government contracts worth £9.6M in total. The average company age is 9.6 years. The earliest company registration in Bangor dates back to 1925.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

3,001
Active Companies
3,536
Total Registered
1925
Oldest Company
51.7%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
12%
29%
53%
Pre-1990: 114
1990s: 104
2000s: 404
2010s: 1,017
2020s: 1,856

Data Signals

Governance
12,6135 src
Financial
9,71310 src
Risk
1,6369 src
Compliance
1,06512 src
Trade
3172 src
quality
2755 src
growth
382 src
innovation
352 src
ESG
224 src
operational
191 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Bangor is 9.6 years old. There are 61 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 49 registered charities operate locally.

9.6 yrs
Avg company age
61
FCA regulated
49
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 38 (67%)Medium: 2 (4%)Large: 17 (30%)

Government Investment

Companies in Bangor have been awarded 31 government contracts with a combined value of £9.6M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Bangor?

There are 3,001 active companies registered in Bangor, out of 3,536 total. 325 (9%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Bangor?

The top industries in Bangor include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (181 companies), Dormant Company (154 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (92 companies).

How fast is Bangor growing as a business hub?

51.7% of currently active companies in Bangor were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Bangor?

Our database contains 25,733 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Bangor. The largest category is Governance with 12,613 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Bangor?

The oldest company registration in Bangor dates back to 1925, spanning over 101 years of business history.

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