Companies in Cwmbran

United Kingdom|56.9% formed since 2020|13% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
1,558
Active

1,558 active companies are registered in Cwmbran with Companies House. Out of 1,935 companies ever registered here, 243 are no longer active — a 81% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 56.9% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (72%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is buying and selling of own real estate, with 79 companies. Cwmbran is home to 51 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 18 government contracts worth £16.2M in total. The average company age is 8.6 years. The earliest company registration in Cwmbran dates back to 1927.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

1,558
Active Companies
1,935
Total Registered
1927
Oldest Company
56.9%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
9%
26%
59%
Pre-1990: 53
1990s: 57
2000s: 176
2010s: 499
2020s: 1,118

Data Signals

Governance
6,5305 src
Financial
5,43910 src
Risk
9338 src
Compliance
70611 src
quality
2954 src
Trade
2782 src
ESG
485 src
operational
331 src
innovation
332 src
growth
262 src
corporate_structure
91 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Cwmbran is 8.6 years old. There are 51 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 13 registered charities operate locally.

8.6 yrs
Avg company age
51
FCA regulated
13
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 16 (33%)Medium: 4 (8%)Large: 29 (59%)

Government Investment

Companies in Cwmbran have been awarded 18 government contracts with a combined value of £16.2M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Cwmbran?

There are 1,558 active companies registered in Cwmbran, out of 1,935 total. 243 (13%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Cwmbran?

The top industries in Cwmbran include Buying and selling of own real estate (79 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (78 companies), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (43 companies).

How fast is Cwmbran growing as a business hub?

56.9% of currently active companies in Cwmbran were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Cwmbran?

Our database contains 14,330 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Cwmbran. The largest category is Governance with 6,530 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Cwmbran?

The oldest company registration in Cwmbran dates back to 1927, spanning over 99 years of business history.

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