Companies in Port Talbot

United Kingdom|60.5% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
1,631
Active

1,631 active companies are registered in Port Talbot with Companies House. Out of 1,832 companies ever registered here, 4 are no longer active — a 89% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 60.5% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (66%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is buying and selling of own real estate, with 72 companies. Port Talbot is home to 28 FCA-regulated firms. The average company age is 7.0 years.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

1,631
Active Companies
1,832
Total Registered
1954
Oldest Company
60.5%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
29%
59%
Pre-1990: 31
1990s: 42
2000s: 145
2010s: 534
2020s: 1,080

Data Signals

Governance
4,9344 src
Financial
3,0339 src
Compliance
8718 src
Risk
6658 src
Trade
1401 src
quality
1382 src
innovation
342 src
operational
301 src
ESG
254 src
growth
41 src
regulatory
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Port Talbot is 7 years old. There are 28 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 12 registered charities operate locally.

7 yrs
Avg company age
28
FCA regulated
12
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 9 (45%)Medium: 5 (25%)Large: 6 (30%)

Government Investment

Companies in Port Talbot have been awarded 3 government contracts with a combined value of £0.3M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Port Talbot?

There are 1,631 active companies registered in Port Talbot, out of 1,832 total. 4 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Port Talbot?

The top industries in Port Talbot include Buying and selling of own real estate (72 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (69 companies), Take-away food shops and mobile food stands (59 companies).

How fast is Port Talbot growing as a business hub?

60.5% of currently active companies in Port Talbot were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Port Talbot?

Our database contains 9,875 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Port Talbot. The largest category is Governance with 4,934 signals from 4 sources.

When was the first company registered in Port Talbot?

The oldest company registration in Port Talbot dates back to 1954, spanning over 72 years of business history.

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