Companies in Caernarfon

United Kingdom|49.2% formed since 2020|7% inactive|Data updated 5 Sept 2026
849
Active

849 active companies are registered in Caernarfon with Companies House. Out of 1,006 companies ever registered here, 66 are no longer active — a 84% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 49.2% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (59%) 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 39 companies. Caernarfon is home to 22 FCA-regulated firms and 28 registered charities. The average company age is 8.7 years.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

849
Active Companies
1,006
Total Registered
1953
Oldest Company
49.2%
Growth (2020s)

A diverse local economy with no single sector accounting for more than 15% of businesses.

Incorporation by Decade
12%
34%
50%
Pre-1990: 15
1990s: 26
2000s: 115
2010s: 342
2020s: 499

Data Signals

Governance
2,6716 src
Financial
1,7699 src
Compliance
5758 src
Risk
3898 src
quality
1212 src
Trade
552 src
innovation
332 src
operational
171 src
ESG
62 src
growth
42 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Caernarfon is 8.7 years old. There are 22 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 28 registered charities operate locally.

8.7 yrs
Avg company age
22
FCA regulated
28
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 10 (50%)Medium: 2 (10%)Large: 8 (40%)

Government Investment

Companies in Caernarfon have been awarded 2 government contracts with a combined value of £0.1M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Caernarfon?

There are 849 active companies registered in Caernarfon, out of 1,006 total. 66 (7%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Caernarfon?

The top industries in Caernarfon include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (39 companies), Take-away food shops and mobile food stands (20 companies), Other holiday and other collective accommodation (18 companies).

How fast is Caernarfon growing as a business hub?

49.2% of currently active companies in Caernarfon were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Caernarfon?

Our database contains 5,640 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Caernarfon. The largest category is Governance with 2,671 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Caernarfon?

The oldest company registration in Caernarfon dates back to 1953, spanning over 73 years of business history.

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