Companies in Welshpool

United Kingdom|43.3% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
739
Active

739 active companies are registered in Welshpool with Companies House. Out of 774 companies ever registered here, 0 are no longer active — a 95% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 43.3% of current companies established since 2020. The most common industry sector is other letting and operating of own or leased real estate, with 34 companies. Companies here hold 23 government contracts worth £30.9M in total. The average company age is 10.6 years. The earliest company registration in Welshpool dates back to 1881.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

739
Active Companies
774
Total Registered
1881
Oldest Company
43.3%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
17%
32%
44%
Pre-1990: 16
1990s: 35
2000s: 134
2010s: 251
2020s: 338

Data Signals

Governance
2,3665 src
Financial
1,77710 src
Compliance
5159 src
Risk
4186 src
Trade
1171 src
quality
733 src
operational
341 src
growth
252 src
ESG
183 src
innovation
92 src
corporate_structure
21 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Welshpool is 10.6 years old. There are 8 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 15 registered charities operate locally.

10.6 yrs
Avg company age
8
FCA regulated
15
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 9 (33%)Medium: 2 (7%)Large: 16 (59%)

Government Investment

Companies in Welshpool have been awarded 23 government contracts with a combined value of £30.9M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Welshpool?

There are 739 active companies registered in Welshpool, out of 774 total. 0 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Welshpool?

The top industries in Welshpool include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (34 companies), Activities of other holding companies n.e.c. (28 companies), Dormant Company (26 companies).

How fast is Welshpool growing as a business hub?

43.3% of currently active companies in Welshpool were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Welshpool?

Our database contains 5,354 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Welshpool. The largest category is Governance with 2,366 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Welshpool?

The oldest company registration in Welshpool dates back to 1881, spanning over 145 years of business history.

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