Companies in Mountain Ash

United Kingdom|59.9% formed since 2020|6% inactive|Data updated 5 Sept 2026
484
Active

484 active companies are registered in Mountain Ash with Companies House. Out of 583 companies ever registered here, 36 are no longer active — a 83% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 59.9% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (71%) 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 34 companies. Mountain Ash is home to 24 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 25 government contracts worth £145.8M in total. The average company age is 6.7 years. The earliest company registration in Mountain Ash dates back to 1942.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

484
Active Companies
583
Total Registered
1942
Oldest Company
59.9%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
31%
60%
Pre-1990: 4
1990s: 12
2000s: 38
2010s: 180
2020s: 345

Data Signals

Governance
1,4605 src
Financial
1,0488 src
Compliance
3189 src
Risk
2878 src
quality
464 src
Trade
451 src
growth
262 src
ESG
144 src
operational
81 src
innovation
62 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Mountain Ash is 6.7 years old. There are 24 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 10 registered charities operate locally.

6.7 yrs
Avg company age
24
FCA regulated
10
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 6 (75%)Large: 2 (25%)

Government Investment

Companies in Mountain Ash have been awarded 25 government contracts with a combined value of £145.8M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Mountain Ash?

There are 484 active companies registered in Mountain Ash, out of 583 total. 36 (6%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Mountain Ash?

The top industries in Mountain Ash include Buying and selling of own real estate (34 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (28 companies), Take-away food shops and mobile food stands (18 companies).

How fast is Mountain Ash growing as a business hub?

59.9% of currently active companies in Mountain Ash were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Mountain Ash?

Our database contains 3,258 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Mountain Ash. The largest category is Governance with 1,460 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Mountain Ash?

The oldest company registration in Mountain Ash dates back to 1942, spanning over 84 years of business history.

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