Companies in Caerphilly

United Kingdom|54.2% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
1,961
Active

1,961 active companies are registered in Caerphilly with Companies House. Out of 2,173 companies ever registered here, 2 are no longer active — a 90% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 54.2% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (59%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is buying and selling of own real estate, with 100 companies. Caerphilly is home to 53 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 159 government contracts worth £223.0M in total. The average company age is 8.2 years. The earliest company registration in Caerphilly dates back to 1898.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

1,961
Active Companies
2,173
Total Registered
1898
Oldest Company
54.2%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
10%
31%
53%
Pre-1990: 44
1990s: 61
2000s: 227
2010s: 681
2020s: 1,160

Data Signals

Governance
6,0115 src
Financial
3,80110 src
Compliance
1,28013 src
Risk
9709 src
Trade
1881 src
growth
1622 src
quality
1032 src
ESG
814 src
operational
481 src
innovation
212 src
corporate_structure
21 src
regulatory
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Caerphilly is 8.2 years old. There are 53 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 12 registered charities operate locally.

8.2 yrs
Avg company age
53
FCA regulated
12
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 15 (33%)Medium: 3 (7%)Large: 28 (61%)

Government Investment

Companies in Caerphilly have been awarded 159 government contracts with a combined value of £223.0M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Caerphilly?

There are 1,961 active companies registered in Caerphilly, out of 2,173 total. 2 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Caerphilly?

The top industries in Caerphilly include Buying and selling of own real estate (100 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (79 companies), Dormant Company (55 companies).

How fast is Caerphilly growing as a business hub?

54.2% of currently active companies in Caerphilly were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Caerphilly?

Our database contains 12,668 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Caerphilly. The largest category is Governance with 6,011 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Caerphilly?

The oldest company registration in Caerphilly dates back to 1898, spanning over 128 years of business history.

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