Companies in Neath

United Kingdom|59.1% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
1,882
Active

1,882 active companies are registered in Neath with Companies House. Out of 2,120 companies ever registered here, 2 are no longer active — a 89% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 59.1% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (65%) 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 104 companies. Neath is home to 57 FCA-regulated firms and 28 registered charities. Companies here hold 37 government contracts worth £22.3M in total. The average company age is 7.3 years.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

1,882
Active Companies
2,120
Total Registered
1959
Oldest Company
59.1%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
8%
30%
57%
Pre-1990: 48
1990s: 51
2000s: 176
2010s: 626
2020s: 1,219

Data Signals

Governance
5,7633 src
Financial
3,50510 src
Compliance
1,15512 src
Risk
7136 src
Trade
1111 src
quality
1093 src
operational
441 src
growth
392 src
ESG
264 src
innovation
142 src
corporate_structure
31 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Neath is 7.3 years old. There are 57 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 28 registered charities operate locally.

7.3 yrs
Avg company age
57
FCA regulated
28
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 13 (45%)Medium: 6 (21%)Large: 10 (34%)

Government Investment

Companies in Neath have been awarded 37 government contracts with a combined value of £22.3M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Neath?

There are 1,882 active companies registered in Neath, out of 2,120 total. 2 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Neath?

The top industries in Neath include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (104 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (69 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (55 companies).

How fast is Neath growing as a business hub?

59.1% of currently active companies in Neath were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Neath?

Our database contains 11,482 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Neath. The largest category is Governance with 5,763 signals from 3 sources.

When was the first company registered in Neath?

The oldest company registration in Neath dates back to 1959, spanning over 67 years of business history.

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