Companies in Bangor

United Kingdom|51.1% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
3,003
Active

3,003 active companies are registered in Bangor with Companies House. Out of 3,294 companies ever registered here, 11 are no longer active — a 91% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 51.1% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (55%) 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 183 companies. Bangor is home to 61 FCA-regulated firms and 48 registered charities. Companies here hold 27 government contracts worth £6.9M in total. The average company age is 9.4 years. The earliest company registration in Bangor dates back to 1925.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

3,003
Active Companies
3,294
Total Registered
1925
Oldest Company
51.1%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
12%
31%
50%
Pre-1990: 113
1990s: 103
2000s: 399
2010s: 1,023
2020s: 1,656

Data Signals

Governance
9,2875 src
Financial
5,40510 src
Compliance
1,75611 src
Risk
1,2169 src
Trade
1792 src
quality
1723 src
growth
292 src
innovation
192 src
ESG
194 src
operational
171 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Bangor is 9.4 years old. There are 61 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 48 registered charities operate locally.

9.4 yrs
Avg company age
61
FCA regulated
48
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 37 (67%)Medium: 1 (2%)Large: 17 (31%)

Government Investment

Companies in Bangor have been awarded 27 government contracts with a combined value of £6.9M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Bangor?

There are 3,003 active companies registered in Bangor, out of 3,294 total. 11 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Bangor?

The top industries in Bangor include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (183 companies), Dormant Company (157 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (88 companies).

How fast is Bangor growing as a business hub?

51.1% of currently active companies in Bangor were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Bangor?

Our database contains 18,099 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Bangor. The largest category is Governance with 9,287 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Bangor?

The oldest company registration in Bangor dates back to 1925, spanning over 101 years of business history.

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