Companies in Pontyclun

United Kingdom|55.4% formed since 2020|10% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
1,119
Active

1,119 active companies are registered in Pontyclun with Companies House. Out of 1,359 companies ever registered here, 136 are no longer active — a 82% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 55.4% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (67%) 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 59 companies. Pontyclun is home to 41 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 25 government contracts worth £23.6M in total. The average company age is 8.2 years. The earliest company registration in Pontyclun dates back to 1945.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

1,119
Active Companies
1,359
Total Registered
1945
Oldest Company
55.4%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
11%
30%
56%
Pre-1990: 16
1990s: 31
2000s: 145
2010s: 407
2020s: 749

Data Signals

Governance
4,6524 src
Financial
3,90510 src
Risk
6488 src
Compliance
53311 src
Trade
1682 src
quality
1203 src
ESG
695 src
growth
342 src
operational
241 src
innovation
222 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Pontyclun is 8.2 years old. There are 41 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 10 registered charities operate locally.

8.2 yrs
Avg company age
41
FCA regulated
10
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 11 (39%)Medium: 4 (14%)Large: 13 (46%)

Government Investment

Companies in Pontyclun have been awarded 25 government contracts with a combined value of £23.6M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Pontyclun?

There are 1,119 active companies registered in Pontyclun, out of 1,359 total. 136 (10%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Pontyclun?

The top industries in Pontyclun include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (59 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (54 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (47 companies).

How fast is Pontyclun growing as a business hub?

55.4% of currently active companies in Pontyclun were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Pontyclun?

Our database contains 10,175 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Pontyclun. The largest category is Governance with 4,652 signals from 4 sources.

When was the first company registered in Pontyclun?

The oldest company registration in Pontyclun dates back to 1945, spanning over 81 years of business history.

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