Hotels and similar accommodation

SIC 55100Section I: Accommodation and food service activities|Data verified: 2026-04-05
17,955Active Companies
Section I: Accommodation and food service activities
Division 55
SIC 55100

SIC code 55100 (Hotels and similar accommodation) is one of the most widely used business classifications in the UK, with 17,955 active companies registered under this code. It falls under Section I (Accommodation and food service activities) of the UK SIC 2007 classification system. The average company age is 9.8 years. The leading locations are BLACKPOOL (246) and INVERNESS (74).

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17,955
Active
96
Dissolved
20,777
Total
9.8y
Avg Age
Formation by Decade
11%
28%
52%
Pre-1990: 802
1990s: 848
2000s: 1,999
2010s: 5,010
2020s: 9,296
Top Locations2 shown
BLACKPOOL246INVERNESS74

Frequently Asked Questions about SIC 55100

What does SIC code 55100 mean?

SIC code 55100 stands for "Hotels and similar 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.

How many UK companies use SIC code 55100?

There are currently 17,955 active companies registered under SIC code 55100 in the UK, out of 20,777 total registrations (including dissolved companies).

Where are most SIC 55100 companies located?

The top locations for companies classified under SIC 55100 are: BLACKPOOL (246), INVERNESS (74). These areas represent the highest concentration of hotels and similar accommodation businesses in the UK.

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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: 2026-04-05.