Retail sale of beverages in specialised stores Companies in the UK

SIC 47250Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles|178.5% formed since 2020|Data updated 2 Sept 2026
3,339
Active

There are 3,339 active companies in the retail sale of beverages in specialised stores sector in the UK (SIC code 47250). This sector falls under Section G — Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles — of the UK Standard Industrial Classification. The sector has a relatively low 5.3% dissolution rate — 3,339 of 4,209 registrations remain active. The sector is experiencing rapid growth, with 178.5% of active businesses incorporated since 2020 — indicating strong recent demand. 111% of companies were formed after 2010, marking this as a sector with predominantly recent entrants. The average company age in this sector is 7.1 years. London leads with 19% of companies in this sector.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

3,339
Active Companies
G
SIC Section
1922
Oldest Company
178.5%
Growth (2020s)
7.1 yr
Avg Company Age

A rapidly growing sector with 178.5% of active companies formed since 2020.

Incorporation by Decade
32%
57%
Pre-1990: 47
1990s: 68
2000s: 313
2010s: 1,335
2020s: 2,383

Data Signals

Governance
10,1716 src
Financial
6,6779 src
quality
2,4892 src
Compliance
2,25912 src
Risk
1,61410 src
Trade
3842 src
ESG
565 src
growth
112 src
operational
91 src
innovation
62 src
corporate_structure
21 src

Sector Overview

The retail sale of beverages in specialised stores sector has a <Link href="/glossary/company-dissolution">5.3% dissolution rate</Link>. The average active company in this sector is 7.1 years old. Geographic concentration: 19% in LONDON.

5.3%
Dissolution rate
7.1 yrs
Avg company age

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 25 (52%)Medium: 1 (2%)Large: 22 (46%)

Government Activity

Companies in the retail sale of beverages in specialised stores sector have been awarded 5 government contracts worth £0.2M in total.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many retail sale of beverages in specialised stores companies are there in the UK?

There are 3,339 active companies classified under SIC code 47250 (Retail sale of beverages in specialised stores) in the UK, out of 4,209 total registered.

What is SIC code 47250?

SIC code 47250 stands for "Retail sale of beverages in specialised stores". It belongs to Section G — Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles of the UK Standard Industrial Classification.

Where are most retail sale of beverages in specialised stores companies located?

The largest concentrations are in LONDON (635), MANCHESTER (85), GLASGOW (73).

What is the average age of retail sale of beverages in specialised stores companies?

The average active retail sale of beverages in specialised stores company in the UK is 7.1 years old, with the oldest registration dating back to 1922.

What government data is available for retail sale of beverages in specialised stores companies?

Our database contains 23,678 data signals across 11 categories for active retail sale of beverages in specialised stores companies. The largest category is Governance with 10,171 signals from 6 government sources.

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