Radio broadcasting Companies in the UK

SIC 60100Information and communication|189% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
1,950
Active

There are 1,950 active companies in the radio broadcasting sector in the UK (SIC code 60100). This sector falls under Section J — Information and communication — of the UK Standard Industrial Classification. The sector is experiencing rapid growth, with 189% of active businesses incorporated since 2020 — indicating strong recent demand. 86% of companies were formed after 2010, marking this as a sector with predominantly recent entrants. The average company age in this sector is 9.4 years. London leads with 19% of companies in this sector. Companies in this sector hold 10 government contracts valued at £0.3M.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

1,950
Active Companies
J
SIC Section
1960
Oldest Company
189%
Growth (2020s)
9.4 yr
Avg Company Age

A rapidly growing sector with 189% of active companies formed since 2020.

Incorporation by Decade
14%
27%
52%
Pre-1990: 41
1990s: 109
2000s: 303
2010s: 582
2020s: 1,100

Data Signals

Governance
6,1753 src
Financial
3,3438 src
Compliance
1,3249 src
Risk
8717 src
Trade
382 src
innovation
182 src
growth
152 src
ESG
134 src
quality
103 src
operational
11 src

Sector Overview

The average active company in this sector is 9.4 years old. Geographic concentration: 19% in LONDON.

9.4 yrs
Avg company age

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 14 (56%)Large: 11 (44%)

Government Activity

Companies in the radio broadcasting sector have been awarded 10 government contracts worth £0.3M in total.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many radio broadcasting companies are there in the UK?

There are 1,950 active companies classified under SIC code 60100 (Radio broadcasting) in the UK, out of 2,135 total registered.

What is SIC code 60100?

SIC code 60100 stands for "Radio broadcasting". It belongs to Section J — Information and communication of the UK Standard Industrial Classification.

Where are most radio broadcasting companies located?

The largest concentrations are in LONDON (378), MANCHESTER (61), GLASGOW (34).

What is the average age of radio broadcasting companies?

The average active radio broadcasting company in the UK is 9.4 years old, with the oldest registration dating back to 1960.

What government data is available for radio broadcasting companies?

Our database contains 11,808 data signals across 10 categories for active radio broadcasting companies. The largest category is Governance with 6,175 signals from 3 government sources.

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