Companies in Abertawe

United Kingdom|97.9% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
192
Active

192 active companies are registered in Abertawe with Companies House. Out of 216 companies ever registered here, 0 are no longer active — a 89% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 97.9% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (110%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is retail sale via mail order houses or via internet, with 14 companies. With an average company age of just 1.2 years, Abertawe has a notably young business ecosystem.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

192
Active Companies
216
Total Registered
1991
Oldest Company
97.9%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
98%
1990s: 1
2000s: 1
2010s: 2
2020s: 212

Data Signals

Governance
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Financial
944 src
Compliance
525 src
Risk
144 src
quality
72 src
Trade
21 src
growth
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Business Landscape

The average active company in Abertawe is 1.2 years old. There are 2 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area.

1.2 yrs
Avg company age
2
FCA regulated

Government Investment

Companies in Abertawe have been awarded 1 government contracts with a combined value of £0.0M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Abertawe?

There are 192 active companies registered in Abertawe, out of 216 total. 0 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Abertawe?

The top industries in Abertawe include Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet (14 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (10 companies), Other professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c. (9 companies).

How fast is Abertawe growing as a business hub?

97.9% of currently active companies in Abertawe were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Abertawe?

Our database contains 625 data signals across 7 categories for active companies in Abertawe. The largest category is Governance with 455 signals from 3 sources.

When was the first company registered in Abertawe?

The oldest company registration in Abertawe dates back to 1991, spanning over 35 years of business history.

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