SIC code 47782 classifies businesses engaged in retail sale by opticians. There are 3,772 active companies registered under this code in the UK, forming a substantial sector within the national economy. It falls under Section G (Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles) of the UK SIC 2007 classification system, which is used by Companies House to categorise all registered businesses.
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The average company age is 14.3 years, indicating an established sector with a mix of long-running businesses and newer entrants. The sector is experiencing strong growth, with 32% of active companies formed since 2020 and 27% during the 2010s. This sustained formation rate points to continued demand for retail sale by opticians services. Geographically, the sector is heavily concentrated: FAREHAM alone accounts for 32% of all active companies (1,216 firms). The top three locations — FAREHAM, LONDON, DARWEN — represent 45% of the sector.
SIC code 47782 stands for "Retail sale by opticians" under the UK Standard Industrial Classification (SIC 2007) system. It belongs to Section G — Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles. 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 3,772 active companies registered under SIC code 47782 in the UK, out of 3,935 total registrations. This gives a survival rate of 96%, meaning 4% of companies registered under this code have since dissolved. These figures are based on Companies House data and updated regularly.
The top locations for retail sale by opticians companies (SIC 47782) are: FAREHAM (1,216), LONDON (280), DARWEN (206), BIRMINGHAM (77), GLASGOW (67). Geographic concentration can reflect local economic conditions, industry clusters, or proximity to key markets and supply chains.
The sector is growing: 32% of currently active SIC 47782 companies were formed since 2020, and 27% during the 2010s. This sustained formation rate indicates ongoing demand for retail sale by opticians services in the UK.
Companies classified under SIC 47782 have an average age of 14.3 years. This suggests a balanced sector with both established players and newer entrants. Notable companies include LUXOTTICA RETAIL UK LTD.
Related SIC codes within the same division include: 47910 (Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet), 47990 (Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets), 47110 (Retail sale in non-specialised stores with food, beverages or tobacco predominating), 47190 (Other retail sale in non-specialised stores). 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.
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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.