Publishing of computer games Companies in the UK

SIC 58210Information and communication|426.6% formed since 2020|Data updated 5 Jun 2026
3,788
Active

There are 3,788 active companies in the publishing of computer games sector in the UK (SIC code 58210). This sector falls under Section J — Information and communication — of the UK Standard Industrial Classification. The sector has a relatively low 0.1% dissolution rate — 3,788 of 4,230 registrations remain active. The sector is experiencing rapid growth, with 426.6% of active businesses incorporated since 2020 — indicating strong recent demand. 109% of companies were formed after 2010, marking this as a sector with predominantly recent entrants. With an average company age of just 3.8 years, this sector is dominated by newer entrants. The sector is heavily concentrated in London, which accounts for 38% of all companies.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, June 2026

3,788
Active Companies
J
SIC Section
1979
Oldest Company
426.6%
Growth (2020s)
3.8 yr
Avg Company Age

A rapidly growing sector with 426.6% of active companies formed since 2020.

Incorporation by Decade
19%
79%
Pre-1990: 6
1990s: 26
2000s: 64
2010s: 785
2020s: 3,349

Data Signals

Governance
11,8563 src
Financial
5,3288 src
Compliance
2,35010 src
Risk
1,5056 src
Trade
1072 src
innovation
792 src
ESG
345 src
growth
92 src
regulatory
81 src
quality
72 src
corporate_structure
61 src

Sector Overview

The publishing of computer games sector has a <Link href="/glossary/company-dissolution">0.1% dissolution rate</Link>. The average active company in this sector is 3.8 years old. Geographic concentration: 38% in LONDON.

0.1%
Dissolution rate
3.8 yrs
Avg company age

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 36 (52%)Medium: 3 (4%)Large: 30 (43%)

Government Activity

Companies in the publishing of computer games sector have been awarded 3 government contracts worth £0.1M in total.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many publishing of computer games companies are there in the UK?

There are 3,788 active companies classified under SIC code 58210 (Publishing of computer games) in the UK, out of 4,230 total registered.

What is SIC code 58210?

SIC code 58210 stands for "Publishing of computer games". It belongs to Section J — Information and communication of the UK Standard Industrial Classification.

Where are most publishing of computer games companies located?

The largest concentrations are in LONDON (1,452), MANCHESTER (65), BRIGHTON (60).

What is the average age of publishing of computer games companies?

The average active publishing of computer games company in the UK is 3.8 years old, with the oldest registration dating back to 1979.

What government data is available for publishing of computer games companies?

Our database contains 21,289 data signals across 11 categories for active publishing of computer games companies. The largest category is Governance with 11,856 signals from 3 government sources.

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