SIC code 55900 covers other accommodation activities in the UK, with 11,615 active companies currently registered. This represents a significant segment of UK business activity. It falls under Section I (Accommodation and food service activities) of the UK SIC 2007 classification system, which is used by Companies House to categorise all registered businesses.
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With a 92% survival rate, this sector shows strong business longevity. Only 19 of 12,616 companies registered under this code have dissolved, well below the UK average. The average company age is 14.6 years, indicating an established sector with a mix of long-running businesses and newer entrants. The sector is experiencing strong growth, with 36% of active companies formed since 2020 and 29% during the 2010s. This sustained formation rate points to continued demand for other accommodation services. The leading locations for this sector are LONDON (2,046), BIRMINGHAM (541), BRISTOL (190), which together account for 24% of active companies.
SIC code 55900 stands for "Other accommodation" under the UK Standard Industrial Classification (SIC 2007) system. It belongs to Section I — Accommodation and food service activities. Companies use this code when registering with Companies House to indicate their primary business activity. The code is required for annual confirmation statements and is used by HMRC, ONS, and other government bodies for statistical and regulatory purposes.
There are currently 11,615 active companies registered under SIC code 55900 in the UK, out of 12,616 total registrations. This gives a survival rate of 92%, meaning 8% of companies registered under this code have since dissolved. These figures are based on Companies House data and updated regularly.
The top locations for other accommodation companies (SIC 55900) are: LONDON (2,046), BIRMINGHAM (541), BRISTOL (190), MANCHESTER (133), NOTTINGHAM (129). Geographic concentration can reflect local economic conditions, industry clusters, or proximity to key markets and supply chains.
The sector is growing: 36% of currently active SIC 55900 companies were formed since 2020, and 29% during the 2010s. This sustained formation rate indicates ongoing demand for other accommodation services in the UK.
Companies classified under SIC 55900 have an average age of 14.6 years. This suggests a balanced sector with both established players and newer entrants. Notable companies include BRUNELCARE, ST MUNGO COMMUNITY HOUSING ASSOCIATION, ONE YMCA.
Related SIC codes within the same division include: 55100 (Hotels and similar accommodation), 55209 (Other holiday and other collective accommodation), 55300 (Recreational vehicle parks, trailer parks and camping grounds), 55201 (Holiday centres and villages). Companies may use multiple SIC codes if they operate across several of these related activities. When registering with Companies House, businesses should select the code that best represents their primary activity.
You can search for companies with SIC code 55900 (Other accommodation) using UVAGATRON's company explorer, which allows filtering by SIC code, location, and company status. Alternatively, Companies House offers a basic search on their website. Our platform adds risk intelligence, director networks, and signals from 50+ government databases to each company record.
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Data sourced from Companies House, HM Land Registry, FCA Register, and 50+ government databases. SIC classification follows the UK Standard Industrial Classification of Economic Activities 2007 (SIC 2007). Last updated: 2026-04-17.