Companies in Colwyn Bay

United Kingdom|52.3% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
1,240
Active

1,240 active companies are registered in Colwyn Bay with Companies House. Out of 1,369 companies ever registered here, 2 are no longer active — a 91% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 52.3% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (57%) 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 64 companies. Colwyn Bay is home to 44 FCA-regulated firms and 24 registered charities. Companies here hold 13 government contracts worth £25.0M in total. The average company age is 8.9 years. The earliest company registration in Colwyn Bay dates back to 1937.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

1,240
Active Companies
1,369
Total Registered
1937
Oldest Company
52.3%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
13%
31%
52%
Pre-1990: 34
1990s: 31
2000s: 179
2010s: 419
2020s: 706

Data Signals

Governance
3,8345 src
Financial
2,5009 src
Compliance
7958 src
Risk
4587 src
quality
943 src
Trade
761 src
ESG
194 src
growth
152 src
operational
131 src
innovation
32 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Colwyn Bay is 8.9 years old. There are 44 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 24 registered charities operate locally.

8.9 yrs
Avg company age
44
FCA regulated
24
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 12 (60%)Large: 8 (40%)

Government Investment

Companies in Colwyn Bay have been awarded 13 government contracts with a combined value of £25.0M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Colwyn Bay?

There are 1,240 active companies registered in Colwyn Bay, out of 1,369 total. 2 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Colwyn Bay?

The top industries in Colwyn Bay include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (64 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (43 companies), Residents property management (36 companies).

How fast is Colwyn Bay growing as a business hub?

52.3% of currently active companies in Colwyn Bay were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Colwyn Bay?

Our database contains 7,807 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Colwyn Bay. The largest category is Governance with 3,834 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Colwyn Bay?

The oldest company registration in Colwyn Bay dates back to 1937, spanning over 89 years of business history.

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