Companies in Newport

United Kingdom|55.2% formed since 2020|7% inactive|Data updated 6 Sept 2026
11,208
Active

11,208 active companies are based in Newport according to Companies House records. Out of 13,671 companies ever registered here, 1,003 are no longer active — a 82% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 55.2% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (67%) 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 624 companies. 99 medium and large companies operate here, indicating a significant commercial presence. Newport is home to 263 FCA-regulated firms and 96 registered charities. Companies here hold 339 government contracts worth £84.3M in total. The average company age is 8.3 years. The earliest company registration in Newport dates back to 1883.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

11,208
Active Companies
13,671
Total Registered
1883
Oldest Company
55.2%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
9%
30%
56%
Pre-1990: 333
1990s: 338
2000s: 1,216
2010s: 4,076
2020s: 7,530

Top Industries

Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate624→Buying and selling of own real estate526→Residents property management350→Management consultancy activities other than financial management322→Other business support service activities n.e.c.288→Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.252→Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet244→Development of building projects211→Other human health activities203→Take-away food shops and mobile food stands197→

Data Signals

Governance
34,4836 src
Financial
23,30911 src
Compliance
7,18517 src
Risk
5,31010 src
quality
1,4356 src
Trade
7552 src
innovation
6162 src
growth
3582 src
ESG
2125 src
operational
1981 src
corporate_structure
221 src
regulatory
71 src

Top Companies in Newport

HARPER ADAMS UNIVERSITY
First-degree level higher educationEst. 2012351 signals
WALES & WEST UTILITIES LIMITED
Distribution of gaseous fuels through mainsEst. 2004172 signals
VISHAY NEWPORT LIMITED
Manufacture of electronic componentsEst. 200162 signals
PREMIER FOREST PRODUCTS LIMITED
Wholesale of wood, construction materials and sanitary equipmentEst. 199361 signals
THE CELTIC MANOR RESORT LIMITED
Hotels and similar accommodationEst. 201332 signals
ST. DAVID'S FOUNDATION HOSPICE CARE
Other human health activitiesEst. 199226 signals
OSEL ENTERPRISES LIMITED
Other service activities n.e.c.Est. 198820 signals
KLA CORPORATION UK LIMITED
Manufacture of other electrical equipmentEst. 2009109 signals
ENERSYS LTD.
Manufacture of batteries and accumulatorsEst. 196298 signals
A. SCHULMAN INC. LIMITED
Manufacture of other plastic productsEst. 195277 signals

Business Landscape

The average active company in Newport is 8.3 years old. There are 263 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 96 registered charities operate locally.

8.3 yrs
Avg company age
263
FCA regulated
96
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 91 (48%)Medium: 6 (3%)Large: 93 (49%)

Government Investment

Companies in Newport have been awarded 339 government contracts with a combined value of £84.3M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Newport?

There are 11,208 active companies registered in Newport, out of 13,671 total. 1,003 (7%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Newport?

The top industries in Newport include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (624 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (526 companies), Residents property management (350 companies).

How fast is Newport growing as a business hub?

55.2% of currently active companies in Newport were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Newport?

Our database contains 73,890 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Newport. The largest category is Governance with 34,483 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Newport?

The oldest company registration in Newport dates back to 1883, spanning over 143 years of business history.

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