Companies in Caerdydd

United Kingdom|90% formed since 2020|12% inactive|Data updated 31 Oct 2026
559
Active

559 active companies are registered in Caerdydd with Companies House. Out of 682 companies ever registered here, 83 are no longer active — a 82% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 90% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (109%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is retail sale via mail order houses or via internet, with 59 companies. With an average company age of just 1.6 years, Caerdydd has a notably young business ecosystem.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

559
Active Companies
682
Total Registered
1989
Oldest Company
90%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
93%
Pre-1990: 1
1990s: 5
2000s: 14
2010s: 25
2020s: 611

Top Industries

Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet59→
Buying and selling of own real estate23
Management consultancy activities other than financial management19
Take-away food shops and mobile food stands17
Other professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c.16
Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate16
Advertising agencies14
Other transportation support activities14
Other specialised construction activities n.e.c.13
Other human health activities13

Data Signals

Governance
2,2444 src
Financial
4617 src
Risk
977 src
Compliance
786 src
quality
122 src
Trade
112 src
innovation
11 src
ESG
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Caerdydd is 1.6 years old. There are 2 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 4 registered charities operate locally.

1.6 yrs
Avg company age
2
FCA regulated
4
Charities

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Caerdydd?

There are 559 active companies registered in Caerdydd, out of 682 total. 83 (12%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Caerdydd?

The top industries in Caerdydd include Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet (59 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (23 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (19 companies).

How fast is Caerdydd growing as a business hub?

90% of currently active companies in Caerdydd were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Caerdydd?

Our database contains 2,905 data signals across 8 categories for active companies in Caerdydd. The largest category is Governance with 2,244 signals from 4 sources.

When was the first company registered in Caerdydd?

The oldest company registration in Caerdydd dates back to 1989, spanning over 37 years of business history.

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