Companies in Pontypridd

United Kingdom|58.1% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
2,446
Active

2,446 active companies are registered in Pontypridd with Companies House. Out of 2,762 companies ever registered here, 2 are no longer active — a 89% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 58.1% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (64%) 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 133 companies. Pontypridd is home to 51 FCA-regulated firms and 27 registered charities. Companies here hold 9 government contracts worth £1.3M in total. The average company age is 7.4 years. The earliest company registration in Pontypridd dates back to 1885.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

2,446
Active Companies
2,762
Total Registered
1885
Oldest Company
58.1%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
31%
57%
Pre-1990: 56
1990s: 64
2000s: 213
2010s: 866
2020s: 1,563

Data Signals

Governance
7,6155 src
Financial
4,58010 src
Compliance
1,36610 src
Risk
1,1149 src
quality
1423 src
Trade
1231 src
operational
411 src
ESG
283 src
growth
162 src
innovation
112 src
corporate_structure
31 src
regulatory
21 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Pontypridd is 7.4 years old. There are 51 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 27 registered charities operate locally.

7.4 yrs
Avg company age
51
FCA regulated
27
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 15 (45%)Medium: 4 (12%)Large: 14 (42%)

Government Investment

Companies in Pontypridd have been awarded 9 government contracts with a combined value of £1.3M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Pontypridd?

There are 2,446 active companies registered in Pontypridd, out of 2,762 total. 2 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Pontypridd?

The top industries in Pontypridd include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (133 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (81 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (63 companies).

How fast is Pontypridd growing as a business hub?

58.1% of currently active companies in Pontypridd were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Pontypridd?

Our database contains 15,041 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Pontypridd. The largest category is Governance with 7,615 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Pontypridd?

The oldest company registration in Pontypridd dates back to 1885, spanning over 141 years of business history.

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