Companies in Cwmbran

United Kingdom|56.3% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
1,612
Active

1,612 active companies are registered in Cwmbran with Companies House. Out of 1,805 companies ever registered here, 4 are no longer active — a 89% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 56.3% 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 buying and selling of own real estate, with 87 companies. Cwmbran is home to 53 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 17 government contracts worth £13.7M in total. The average company age is 8.3 years. The earliest company registration in Cwmbran dates back to 1927.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

1,612
Active Companies
1,805
Total Registered
1927
Oldest Company
56.3%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
10%
28%
56%
Pre-1990: 52
1990s: 56
2000s: 185
2010s: 507
2020s: 1,005

Data Signals

Governance
4,9595 src
Financial
3,25210 src
Compliance
1,0519 src
Risk
7588 src
Trade
1912 src
quality
1183 src
ESG
475 src
operational
321 src
growth
212 src
innovation
182 src
corporate_structure
71 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Cwmbran is 8.3 years old. There are 53 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 15 registered charities operate locally.

8.3 yrs
Avg company age
53
FCA regulated
15
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 17 (35%)Medium: 4 (8%)Large: 28 (57%)

Government Investment

Companies in Cwmbran have been awarded 17 government contracts with a combined value of £13.7M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Cwmbran?

There are 1,612 active companies registered in Cwmbran, out of 1,805 total. 4 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Cwmbran?

The top industries in Cwmbran include Buying and selling of own real estate (87 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (72 companies), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (51 companies).

How fast is Cwmbran growing as a business hub?

56.3% of currently active companies in Cwmbran were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Cwmbran?

Our database contains 10,454 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Cwmbran. The largest category is Governance with 4,959 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Cwmbran?

The oldest company registration in Cwmbran dates back to 1927, spanning over 99 years of business history.

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