SIC code 93110 classifies businesses engaged in operation of sports facilities. There are 6,878 active companies registered under this code in the UK, forming a substantial sector within the national economy. It falls under Section R (Arts, entertainment and recreation) of the UK SIC 2007 classification system, which is used by Companies House to categorise all registered businesses.
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With a 93% survival rate, this sector shows strong business longevity. Only 16 of 7,390 companies registered under this code have dissolved, well below the UK average. The average company age is 16.6 years, indicating an established sector with a mix of long-running businesses and newer entrants. Growth has been exceptional recently: 44% of all active companies were formed since 2020, marking this as one of the fastest-expanding classifications. The 2010s contributed another 28%, meaning the vast majority of businesses are relatively new. Companies are geographically dispersed across the UK, with no single location dominating. The top three locations — LONDON, MANCHESTER, BRISTOL — together account for just 12% of the sector.
SIC code 93110 stands for "Operation of sports facilities" under the UK Standard Industrial Classification (SIC 2007) system. It belongs to Section R — Arts, entertainment and recreation. 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 6,878 active companies registered under SIC code 93110 in the UK, out of 7,390 total registrations. This gives a survival rate of 93%, meaning 7% of companies registered under this code have since dissolved. These figures are based on Companies House data and updated regularly.
The top locations for operation of sports facilities companies (SIC 93110) are: LONDON (652), MANCHESTER (96), BRISTOL (89), GLASGOW (87), LIVERPOOL (75). Geographic concentration can reflect local economic conditions, industry clusters, or proximity to key markets and supply chains.
The sector is growing: 44% of currently active SIC 93110 companies were formed since 2020, and 28% during the 2010s. This sustained formation rate indicates ongoing demand for operation of sports facilities services in the UK.
Companies classified under SIC 93110 have an average age of 16.6 years. This indicates a mature sector where businesses tend to operate long-term. Notable companies include SHEFFIELD CITY TRUST, TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR FOOTBALL & ATHLETIC CO. LTD, BARNSLEY PREMIER LEISURE.
Related SIC codes within the same division include: 93199 (Other sports activities), 93290 (Other amusement and recreation activities n.e.c.), 93130 (Fitness facilities), 93120 (Activities of sport clubs). 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 93110 (Operation of sports facilities) 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.