SIC code 77210 classifies businesses engaged in renting and leasing of recreational and sports goods. There are 1,272 active companies registered under this code in the UK, forming a substantial sector within the national economy. It falls under Section N (Administrative and support service activities) of the UK SIC 2007 classification system, which is used by Companies House to categorise all registered businesses.
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With a 91% survival rate, this sector shows strong business longevity. Only 2 of 1,405 companies registered under this code have dissolved, well below the UK average. The average company age of 6.3 years suggests a relatively young and dynamic sector, with many businesses having been established in recent years. Growth has been exceptional recently: 67% of all active companies were formed since 2020, marking this as one of the fastest-expanding classifications. The 2010s contributed another 25%, meaning the vast majority of businesses are relatively new. Companies are geographically dispersed across the UK, with no single location dominating. The top three locations — LONDON, BRISTOL, MANCHESTER — together account for just 11% of the sector.
SIC code 77210 stands for "Renting and leasing of recreational and sports goods" under the UK Standard Industrial Classification (SIC 2007) system. It belongs to Section N — Administrative and support service activities. 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 1,272 active companies registered under SIC code 77210 in the UK, out of 1,405 total registrations. This gives a survival rate of 91%, meaning 9% of companies registered under this code have since dissolved. These figures are based on Companies House data and updated regularly.
The top locations for renting and leasing of recreational and sports goods companies (SIC 77210) are: LONDON (102), BRISTOL (22), MANCHESTER (14), EDINBURGH (12), LEEDS (11). Geographic concentration can reflect local economic conditions, industry clusters, or proximity to key markets and supply chains.
The sector is growing: 67% of currently active SIC 77210 companies were formed since 2020, and 25% during the 2010s. This sustained formation rate indicates ongoing demand for renting and leasing of recreational and sports goods services in the UK.
Companies classified under SIC 77210 have an average age of 6.3 years. This suggests a balanced sector with both established players and newer entrants. Notable companies include DERBYSHIRE AND LANCASHIRE GLIDING CLUB LIMITED.
Related SIC codes within the same division include: 77110 (Renting and leasing of cars and light motor vehicles), 77390 (Renting and leasing of other machinery, equipment and tangible goods n.e.c.), 77320 (Renting and leasing of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment), 77400 (Leasing of intellectual property and similar products, except copyright works). 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.