Companies in Pontypridd

United Kingdom|58.1% formed since 2020|12% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
2,448
Active

2,448 active companies are registered in Pontypridd with Companies House. Out of 3,074 companies ever registered here, 374 are no longer active — a 80% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 58.1% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (74%) 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 135 companies. Pontypridd is home to 59 FCA-regulated firms and 26 registered charities. Companies here hold 21 government contracts worth £2.6M in total. The average company age is 7.6 years. The earliest company registration in Pontypridd dates back to 1885.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

2,448
Active Companies
3,074
Total Registered
1885
Oldest Company
58.1%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
29%
60%
Pre-1990: 56
1990s: 66
2000s: 213
2010s: 871
2020s: 1,814

Data Signals

Governance
10,4115 src
Financial
7,91911 src
Risk
1,6539 src
Compliance
89111 src
quality
3674 src
Trade
2072 src
operational
371 src
growth
312 src
ESG
313 src
innovation
182 src
regulatory
21 src
corporate_structure
21 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Pontypridd is 7.6 years old. There are 59 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 26 registered charities operate locally.

7.6 yrs
Avg company age
59
FCA regulated
26
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 12 (43%)Medium: 2 (7%)Large: 14 (50%)

Government Investment

Companies in Pontypridd have been awarded 21 government contracts with a combined value of £2.6M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Pontypridd?

There are 2,448 active companies registered in Pontypridd, out of 3,074 total. 374 (12%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Pontypridd?

The top industries in Pontypridd include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (135 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (79 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (65 companies).

How fast is Pontypridd growing as a business hub?

58.1% of currently active companies in Pontypridd were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Pontypridd?

Our database contains 21,569 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Pontypridd. The largest category is Governance with 10,411 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Pontypridd?

The oldest company registration in Pontypridd dates back to 1885, spanning over 141 years of business history.

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