SIC code 35130 covers distribution of electricity businesses. With 932 active companies, this is a specialised niche within the UK business landscape. It falls under Section D (Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply) of the UK SIC 2007 classification system, which is used by Companies House to categorise all registered businesses.
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Companies in this sector average 7.9 years old, reflecting a balanced mix of established businesses and newer market participants. Growth has been exceptional recently: 53% of all active companies were formed since 2020, marking this as one of the fastest-expanding classifications. The 2010s contributed another 31%, meaning the vast majority of businesses are relatively new. The leading locations for this sector are LONDON (171), LEAMINGTON SPA (28), BRISTOL (22), which together account for 24% of active companies.
SIC code 35130 stands for "Distribution of electricity" under the UK Standard Industrial Classification (SIC 2007) system. It belongs to Section D — Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply. Companies use this code when registering with Companies House to indicate their primary business activity. The code is required for annual confirmation statements and is used by HMRC, ONS, and other government bodies for statistical and regulatory purposes.
There are currently 932 active companies registered under SIC code 35130 in the UK, out of 1,050 total registrations. This gives a survival rate of 89%, meaning 11% of companies registered under this code have since dissolved. These figures are based on Companies House data and updated regularly.
The top locations for distribution of electricity companies (SIC 35130) are: LONDON (171), LEAMINGTON SPA (28), BRISTOL (22), CARLISLE (18), READING (15). Geographic concentration can reflect local economic conditions, industry clusters, or proximity to key markets and supply chains.
The sector is growing: 53% of currently active SIC 35130 companies were formed since 2020, and 31% during the 2010s. This sustained formation rate indicates ongoing demand for distribution of electricity services in the UK.
Companies classified under SIC 35130 have an average age of 7.9 years. This suggests a balanced sector with both established players and newer entrants. Notable companies include NATIONAL GRID ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION (SOUTH WEST) PLC, ELECTRICITY NORTH WEST LIMITED, BRITISH GAS TRADING LIMITED.
Related SIC codes within the same division include: 35110 (Production of electricity), 35140 (Trade of electricity), 35300 (Steam and air conditioning supply), 35120 (Transmission of electricity). Companies may use multiple SIC codes if they operate across several of these related activities. When registering with Companies House, businesses should select the code that best represents their primary activity.
You can search for companies with SIC code 35130 (Distribution of electricity) using UVAGATRON's company explorer, which allows filtering by SIC code, location, and company status. Alternatively, Companies House offers a basic search on their website. Our platform adds risk intelligence, director networks, and signals from 50+ government databases to each company record.
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Data sourced from Companies House, HM Land Registry, FCA Register, and 50+ government databases. SIC classification follows the UK Standard Industrial Classification of Economic Activities 2007 (SIC 2007). Last updated: 2026-04-17.