2 active UK companies are classified under retail sale of hardware, paints and glass (SIC code 5246), 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 12.5% dissolution rate — 2 of 16 registrations remain active. 350% of active companies were formed before 2000, reflecting the sector's deep roots in the UK economy. The average company in this sector is 73.0 years old, suggesting established and stable operators.
Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, June 2026
A mature, established sector with companies averaging 73 years.
The retail sale of hardware, paints and glass sector has a <Link href="/glossary/company-dissolution">12.5% dissolution rate</Link>. The average active company in this sector is 73 years old.
There are 2 active companies classified under SIC code 5246 (Retail sale of hardware, paints and glass) in the UK, out of 16 total registered.
SIC code 5246 stands for "Retail sale of hardware, paints and glass". It belongs to Section G — Wholesale and retail trade of the UK Standard Industrial Classification.
Company locations vary across the UK.
The average active retail sale of hardware, paints and glass company in the UK is 73 years old, with the oldest registration dating back to 1941.
Our database contains 8 data signals across 3 categories for active retail sale of hardware, paints and glass companies. The largest category is Governance with 4 signals from 1 government sources.
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