3 active UK companies are classified under other retail sale in specialised stores (SIC code 5248), a specialised sector. This sector falls under Section G — Wholesale and retail trade — of the UK Standard Industrial Classification. The sector has a relatively low 11.6% dissolution rate — 3 of 95 registrations remain active. This is a mature sector with limited new entrants — only 0% of companies were incorporated since 2020. 1700% of active companies were formed before 2000, reflecting the sector's deep roots in the UK economy. The average company in this sector is 30.7 years old, suggesting established and stable operators.
Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, June 2026
A mature, established sector with companies averaging 30.7 years.
The other retail sale in specialised stores sector has a <Link href="/glossary/company-dissolution">11.6% dissolution rate</Link>. The average active company in this sector is 30.7 years old.
There are 3 active companies classified under SIC code 5248 (Other retail sale in specialised stores) in the UK, out of 95 total registered.
SIC code 5248 stands for "Other retail sale in specialised stores". It belongs to Section G — Wholesale and retail trade of the UK Standard Industrial Classification.
Company locations vary across the UK.
The average active other retail sale in specialised stores company in the UK is 30.7 years old, with the oldest registration dating back to 1949.
Our database contains 16 data signals across 4 categories for active other retail sale in specialised stores companies. The largest category is Financial with 6 signals from 2 government sources.
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