Companies in Whitland

United Kingdom|45.3% formed since 2020|5% inactive|Data updated 5 Sept 2026
276
Active

276 active companies are registered in Whitland with Companies House. Out of 314 companies ever registered here, 17 are no longer active — a 88% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 45.3% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (52%) 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 14 companies. The average company age is 10.2 years.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

276
Active Companies
314
Total Registered
1965
Oldest Company
45.3%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
14%
33%
46%
Pre-1990: 8
1990s: 13
2000s: 43
2010s: 104
2020s: 143

Data Signals

Governance
8584 src
Financial
6238 src
Compliance
1998 src
Risk
1376 src
Trade
241 src
quality
143 src
innovation
112 src
operational
71 src
growth
31 src
ESG
32 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Whitland is 10.2 years old. There are 10 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 4 registered charities operate locally.

10.2 yrs
Avg company age
10
FCA regulated
4
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

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

Government Investment

Companies in Whitland 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 Whitland?

There are 276 active companies registered in Whitland, out of 314 total. 17 (5%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Whitland?

The top industries in Whitland include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (14 companies), Other (10 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (8 companies).

How fast is Whitland growing as a business hub?

45.3% of currently active companies in Whitland were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Whitland?

Our database contains 1,879 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Whitland. The largest category is Governance with 858 signals from 4 sources.

When was the first company registered in Whitland?

The oldest company registration in Whitland dates back to 1965, spanning over 61 years of business history.

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