Holiday centres and villages Companies in the UK

SIC 55201Accommodation and food service activities|209.2% formed since 2020|Data updated 4 Sept 2026
989
Active

989 active UK companies are classified under holiday centres and villages (SIC code 55201), a specialised sector. This sector falls under Section I — Accommodation and food service activities — of the UK Standard Industrial Classification. The sector has a relatively low 4.2% dissolution rate — 989 of 1,105 registrations remain active. The sector is experiencing rapid growth, with 209.2% of active businesses incorporated since 2020 — indicating strong recent demand. 92% of companies were formed after 2010, marking this as a sector with predominantly recent entrants. The average company age in this sector is 10.1 years. London leads with 7% of companies in this sector.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

989
Active Companies
I
SIC Section
1927
Oldest Company
209.2%
Growth (2020s)
10.1 yr
Avg Company Age

A rapidly growing sector with 209.2% of active companies formed since 2020.

Incorporation by Decade
27%
57%
Pre-1990: 64
1990s: 34
2000s: 78
2010s: 295
2020s: 617

Data Signals

Governance
3,0606 src
Financial
2,80511 src
Risk
9947 src
Compliance
93812 src
quality
1443 src
ESG
533 src
Trade
281 src
operational
71 src
regulatory
71 src
growth
72 src
innovation
11 src

Sector Overview

The holiday centres and villages sector has a <Link href="/glossary/company-dissolution">4.2% dissolution rate</Link>. The average active company in this sector is 10.1 years old. Geographic concentration: 7% in LONDON.

4.2%
Dissolution rate
10.1 yrs
Avg company age

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 22 (48%)Medium: 4 (9%)Large: 20 (43%)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many holiday centres and villages companies are there in the UK?

There are 989 active companies classified under SIC code 55201 (Holiday centres and villages) in the UK, out of 1,105 total registered.

What is SIC code 55201?

SIC code 55201 stands for "Holiday centres and villages". It belongs to Section I — Accommodation and food service activities of the UK Standard Industrial Classification.

Where are most holiday centres and villages companies located?

The largest concentrations are in LONDON (71), BEXHILL-ON-SEA (19), HEMEL HEMPSTEAD (15).

What is the average age of holiday centres and villages companies?

The average active holiday centres and villages company in the UK is 10.1 years old, with the oldest registration dating back to 1927.

What government data is available for holiday centres and villages companies?

Our database contains 8,044 data signals across 11 categories for active holiday centres and villages companies. The largest category is Governance with 3,060 signals from 6 government sources.

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