SIC code 52213 covers operation of bus and coach passenger facilities at bus and coach stations businesses. With 216 active companies, this is a specialised niche within the UK business landscape. It falls under Section H (Transportation and storage) of the UK SIC 2007 classification system, which is used by Companies House to categorise all registered businesses.
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The average company age of 5.7 years suggests a relatively young and dynamic sector, with many businesses having been established in recent years. Growth has been exceptional recently: 65% of all active companies were formed since 2020, marking this as one of the fastest-expanding classifications. The 2010s contributed another 29%, meaning the vast majority of businesses are relatively new. The highest concentration of operation of bus and coach passenger facilities at bus and coach stations companies is in LONDON, with 16 active firms (7% of the sector).
SIC code 52213 stands for "Operation of bus and coach passenger facilities at bus and coach stations" under the UK Standard Industrial Classification (SIC 2007) system. It belongs to Section H — Transportation and storage. 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 216 active companies registered under SIC code 52213 in the UK, out of 271 total registrations. This gives a survival rate of 80%, meaning 20% of companies registered under this code have since dissolved. These figures are based on Companies House data and updated regularly.
The top locations for operation of bus and coach passenger facilities at bus and coach stations companies (SIC 52213) are: LONDON (16), BIRMINGHAM (7). Geographic concentration can reflect local economic conditions, industry clusters, or proximity to key markets and supply chains.
The sector is growing: 65% of currently active SIC 52213 companies were formed since 2020, and 29% during the 2010s. This sustained formation rate indicates ongoing demand for operation of bus and coach passenger facilities at bus and coach stations services in the UK.
Companies classified under SIC 52213 have an average age of 5.7 years. This suggests a balanced sector with both established players and newer entrants.
Related SIC codes within the same division include: 52290 (Other transportation support activities), 52103 (Operation of warehousing and storage facilities for land transport activities), 52219 (Other service activities incidental to land transportation, n.e.c.), 52230 (Service activities incidental to air transportation). 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.
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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.