Companies in Caernarfon

United Kingdom|48.6% formed since 2020|1% inactive|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
858
Active

858 active companies are registered in Caernarfon with Companies House. Out of 951 companies ever registered here, 6 are no longer active — a 90% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 48.6% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (53%) 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 37 companies. Caernarfon is home to 23 FCA-regulated firms and 25 registered charities. The average company age is 8.7 years.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

858
Active Companies
951
Total Registered
1953
Oldest Company
48.6%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
12%
36%
48%
Pre-1990: 18
1990s: 24
2000s: 115
2010s: 339
2020s: 455

Data Signals

Governance
2,7024 src
Financial
1,6339 src
Compliance
5406 src
Risk
3087 src
quality
712 src
Trade
562 src
innovation
212 src
operational
171 src
ESG
62 src
growth
42 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Caernarfon is 8.7 years old. There are 23 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 25 registered charities operate locally.

8.7 yrs
Avg company age
23
FCA regulated
25
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 8 (40%)Medium: 1 (5%)Large: 11 (55%)

Government Investment

Companies in Caernarfon have been awarded 2 government contracts with a combined value of £0.1M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Caernarfon?

There are 858 active companies registered in Caernarfon, out of 951 total. 6 (1%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Caernarfon?

The top industries in Caernarfon include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (37 companies), Television programme production activities (21 companies), Take-away food shops and mobile food stands (19 companies).

How fast is Caernarfon growing as a business hub?

48.6% of currently active companies in Caernarfon were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Caernarfon?

Our database contains 5,358 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Caernarfon. The largest category is Governance with 2,702 signals from 4 sources.

When was the first company registered in Caernarfon?

The oldest company registration in Caernarfon dates back to 1953, spanning over 73 years of business history.

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