Companies in Pontypridd

United Kingdom|57.8% formed since 2020|6% inactive|Data updated 2 Sept 2026
2,466
Active

2,466 active companies are registered in Pontypridd with Companies House. Out of 2,979 companies ever registered here, 165 are no longer active — a 83% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 57.8% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (70%) 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 139 companies. Pontypridd is home to 56 FCA-regulated firms and 26 registered charities. Companies here hold 10 government contracts worth £1.4M in total. The average company age is 7.5 years. The earliest company registration in Pontypridd dates back to 1885.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

2,466
Active Companies
2,979
Total Registered
1885
Oldest Company
57.8%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
30%
59%
Pre-1990: 57
1990s: 66
2000s: 212
2010s: 869
2020s: 1,720

Data Signals

Governance
7,7056 src
Financial
4,97111 src
Risk
1,53710 src
Compliance
1,42211 src
quality
3134 src
Trade
1211 src
operational
391 src
ESG
283 src
growth
192 src
innovation
152 src
corporate_structure
51 src
regulatory
21 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Pontypridd is 7.5 years old. There are 56 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 26 registered charities operate locally.

7.5 yrs
Avg company age
56
FCA regulated
26
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 12 (41%)Medium: 2 (7%)Large: 15 (52%)

Government Investment

Companies in Pontypridd have been awarded 10 government contracts with a combined value of £1.4M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Pontypridd?

There are 2,466 active companies registered in Pontypridd, out of 2,979 total. 165 (6%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Pontypridd?

The top industries in Pontypridd include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (139 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (84 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (62 companies).

How fast is Pontypridd growing as a business hub?

57.8% of currently active companies in Pontypridd were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Pontypridd?

Our database contains 16,177 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Pontypridd. The largest category is Governance with 7,705 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Pontypridd?

The oldest company registration in Pontypridd dates back to 1885, spanning over 141 years of business history.

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