53 active companies are registered in South Wales with Companies House. Out of 59 companies ever registered here, 0 are no longer active — a 90% survival rate. 55% of companies predate 2000, reflecting South Wales's long-established commercial heritage. Companies here hold 6 government contracts worth £0.7M in total. The average company age is 27.5 years, suggesting a mature business environment. The earliest company registration in South Wales dates back to 1922.
Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026
An established business centre with companies averaging 27.5 years of operation.
The average active company in South Wales is 27.5 years old. There are 1 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area.
Companies in South Wales have been awarded 6 government contracts with a combined value of £0.7M. See the Top Government Contractors report.
There are 53 active companies registered in South Wales, out of 59 total. 0 (0%) are no longer active.
South Wales has a diverse business landscape.
9.4% of currently active companies in South Wales were incorporated since 2020, indicating steady recent growth.
Our database contains 518 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in South Wales. The largest category is Financial with 187 signals from 5 sources.
The oldest company registration in South Wales dates back to 1922, spanning over 104 years of business history.