Companies in Pwllheli

United Kingdom|44% formed since 2020|5% inactive|Data updated 12 Sept 2026
650
Active

650 active companies are registered in Pwllheli with Companies House. Out of 737 companies ever registered here, 35 are no longer active — a 88% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 44% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (51%) 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 38 companies. Pwllheli is home to 12 FCA-regulated firms. The average company age is 10.2 years.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

650
Active Companies
737
Total Registered
1956
Oldest Company
44%
Growth (2020s)

A diverse local economy with no single sector accounting for more than 15% of businesses.

Incorporation by Decade
12%
37%
46%
Pre-1990: 21
1990s: 18
2000s: 90
2010s: 266
2020s: 333

Data Signals

Governance
2,0616 src
Financial
1,4499 src
Compliance
38810 src
Risk
2919 src
quality
1063 src
Trade
582 src
innovation
112 src
operational
71 src
growth
31 src
ESG
21 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Pwllheli is 10.2 years old. There are 12 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 18 registered charities operate locally.

10.2 yrs
Avg company age
12
FCA regulated
18
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 2 (67%)Large: 1 (33%)

Government Investment

Companies in Pwllheli have been awarded 3 government contracts with a combined value of £0.1M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Pwllheli?

There are 650 active companies registered in Pwllheli, out of 737 total. 35 (5%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Pwllheli?

The top industries in Pwllheli include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (38 companies), Other holiday and other collective accommodation (26 companies), Recreational vehicle parks, trailer parks and camping grounds (24 companies).

How fast is Pwllheli growing as a business hub?

44% of currently active companies in Pwllheli were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Pwllheli?

Our database contains 4,376 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Pwllheli. The largest category is Governance with 2,061 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Pwllheli?

The oldest company registration in Pwllheli dates back to 1956, spanning over 70 years of business history.

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