Companies in Colwyn Bay

United Kingdom|52.5% formed since 2020|7% inactive|Data updated 6 Sept 2026
1,231
Active

1,231 active companies are registered in Colwyn Bay with Companies House. Out of 1,451 companies ever registered here, 105 are no longer active — a 85% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 52.5% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (63%) 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 71 companies. Colwyn Bay is home to 43 FCA-regulated firms and 24 registered charities. Companies here hold 13 government contracts worth £25.0M in total. The average company age is 9.0 years. The earliest company registration in Colwyn Bay dates back to 1937.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

1,231
Active Companies
1,451
Total Registered
1937
Oldest Company
52.5%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
12%
29%
54%
Pre-1990: 33
1990s: 33
2000s: 175
2010s: 419
2020s: 770

Data Signals

Governance
3,7946 src
Financial
2,7329 src
Compliance
8399 src
Risk
5548 src
quality
1574 src
Trade
751 src
ESG
194 src
growth
152 src
operational
121 src
innovation
72 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Colwyn Bay is 9 years old. There are 43 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 24 registered charities operate locally.

9 yrs
Avg company age
43
FCA regulated
24
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 14 (61%)Large: 9 (39%)

Government Investment

Companies in Colwyn Bay have been awarded 13 government contracts with a combined value of £25.0M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Colwyn Bay?

There are 1,231 active companies registered in Colwyn Bay, out of 1,451 total. 105 (7%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Colwyn Bay?

The top industries in Colwyn Bay include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (71 companies), Residents property management (38 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (36 companies).

How fast is Colwyn Bay growing as a business hub?

52.5% of currently active companies in Colwyn Bay were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Colwyn Bay?

Our database contains 8,204 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Colwyn Bay. The largest category is Governance with 3,794 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Colwyn Bay?

The oldest company registration in Colwyn Bay dates back to 1937, spanning over 89 years of business history.

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