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2013 Annual Business Confidence Report

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Headlines

  • 2013 was a record year for company registrations in Ashton-under-Lyne when compared to any year in history.
  • October 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Ashton-under-Lyne when compared to any previous October.
  • The second half of 2013 saw a new record in company closures in Ashton-under-Lyne when compared to any previous second half year.

Contents

  1. New Company Registrations
  2. Closed Companies (dissolved)
  3. Net Company Growth
  4. UK Company Share
  5. Director Age
  6. Director Gender
  7. Naming Trends
  8. SIC Data
  9. Recent Companies

New Company Registrations

  1. Annual Data (2013)

    2013 was a record year for company registrations in Ashton-under-Lyne when compared to any year in history.

    A total of 374 companies were formed in Ashton-under-Lyne in 2013. This total is 6.6% higher than in 2012 and compares equally to the UK figure of a 7.6% growth compared to 491,893 the previous year.

    YearAshton-under-LyneUK
    2013374529,363
    2012351491,893
    2011283452,870
    2010311400,358
    2009242362,675
    Record Year2013 (374)2013 (529,363)
    New Companies by Year

  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2013)

    In the second half of 2013 a total of 182 companies were formed in Ashton-under-Lyne. This figure is 2.7% lower than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 8.9%.

    The highest total for a second half year in Ashton-under-Lyne occurred in 2012 when a total of 187 were formed.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)Ashton-under-LyneUK
    2013182259,931
    2012187238,743
    % change-2.7%8.9%
    Record Year2012 (187)2013 (259,931)
    New Companies by Half Year

  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2013)

    A total of 88 companies were registered in Ashton-under-Lyne during the fourth quarter of 2013 (Oct 2013 - Dec 2013).

    This figure is a difference of 0.0% versus the same period last year (Q4 2012). This figure compares badly to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 6.1% against the same period last year.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2013 - Dec 2013)Ashton-under-LyneUK
    201388127,247
    201288119,875
    % change0.0%6.1%
    Record Year 2012 (88) 2013 (127,247)
    New Companies by Quarter

  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2013)

    October 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Ashton-under-Lyne when compared to any previous October.

    New Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    New companies in 2013392722
    New companies in 2012373021
    % change5.4%-10.0%4.8%
    Record Year2013 (39)2012 (30)2013 (22)

Closed Companies (dissolved)

  1. Annual Data (2013)

    A total of 236 companies were dissolved in Ashton-under-Lyne in 2013. This total is 14.6% higher than in 2012 and compares favourably to the UK figure of 13.1% growth compared to the previous year.

    YearAshton-under-LyneUK
    2013236332,213
    2012206293,729
    2011208314,524
    2010279342,233
    2009364533,789
    Record Year2009 (364)2009 (533,789)
    Dissolved Companies by Year

  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2013)

    The second half of 2013 saw a new record in company closures in Ashton-under-Lyne when compared to any previous second half year.

    In the second half of 2013 a total of 158 companies were dissolved in Ashton-under-Lyne. This figure is 42.3% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of 21.3%.

    The highest total for a second half year in Ashton-under-Lyne occurred in 2013 when a total of 158 were closed.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)Ashton-under-LyneUK
    2013158177,021
    2012111145,935
    % change42.3%21.3%
    Record Year2013 (158)2009 (244,544)
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year

  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2013)

    A total of 69 companies were dissolved in Ashton-under-Lyne during the fourth quarter of 2013 (Oct 2013 - Dec 2013).

    This figure is an increase of 32.7% versus the same period last year (Q4 2012). This figure compares poorly to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 29.7% against the same period last year.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2013 - Dec 2013)Ashton-under-LyneUK
    20136990,851
    20125270,027
    % change32.7%29.7%
    Record Year 2013 (69) 2013 (90,851)
    Dissolved Companies by Quarter

  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2013)

    Dissolved Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    Closed companies in 2013232521
    Closed companies in 2012192310
    % change21.1%8.7%110%
    Record Year2009 (29)2010 (28)2009 (26)

Net Company Growth

  1. Annual Data (2013)

    A total of 138 companies were added to the company register for Ashton-under-Lyne in 2013. This number represents growth of 36.9% in the total number of active companies, which compares unfavourably to the UK figure of 37.2%.

    This number is 7 companies lower than the previous year.

    The highest net company growth figure ever seen in one year came in 2012 when the Ashton-under-Lyne company register grew by 145 companies.

    YearAshton-under-LyneUK
    2013138197,150
    2012145198,164
    201175138,346
    20103258,125
    2009-122-171,114
    Record Year2012 (145)2007 (237,353)
    Net Growth by Year

  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2013)

    In the second half of 2013 the company register for Ashton-under-Lyne increased by 24 companies.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)Ashton-under-LyneUK
    20132482,910
    20127692,808
    Record Year2002 (93)2003 (117,772)
    Net Growth by Half Year

  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2013)

    Net company growth for Ashton-under-Lyne during the fourth quarter of 2013 (Oct 2013 - Dec 2013) was 19 companies.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2013 - Dec 2013)Ashton-under-LyneUK
    20131936,396
    20123649,848
    Record Year 2004 (43) 2012 (49,848)
    Net Growth by Quarter

  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2013)

    Net Growth by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    Net growth in 20131621
    Net growth in 201218711
    Record Year2003 (27)2004 (16)2001 (15)

UK Company Share

  1. Annual Data (2013)

    In 2013 Ashton-under-Lyne formed 0.1% of all UK companies. This is no change on 2012 when Ashton-under-Lyne was responsible for 0.1% of all UK companies.

    YearAshton-under-Lyne
    20130.1%
    20120.1%
    20110.1%
    20100.1%
    20090.1%
    Record Year (since 1960)2002 (0.1%)
    Company Share by Year

  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2013)

    In the second half of 2013 Ashton-under-Lyne formed 0.1% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2012 figure of 0.1%.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)Ashton-under-Lyne
    20130.1%
    20120.1%
    20110.1%
    20100.1%
    20090.0%
    Record Year (since 1960) 2001 (0.1%)
    Company Share by Half Year

  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2013)

    In the fourth quarter of 2013, Ashton-under-Lyne formed 0.1% of all UK companies.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2013 - Dec 2013)Ashton-under-Lyne
    20130.1%
    20120.1%
    20110.1%
    20100.1%
    20090.1%
    Record Year (since 1960) 2001 (0.1%)
    Company Share by Quarter

  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2013)

    Company Share by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    UK formation share in 20130.1%0.1%0.1%
    UK formation share in 20120.1%0.1%0.1%
    % change-2.0%-11.6%-4.8%
    Record Year2001 (0.1%)2001 (0.1%)2001 (0.1%)

Director Age

  1. Annual Data (2013)

    The average age of a director in 2013 was 43.3.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 4.5% compared to the UK figure of 3.9%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 4.3% compared to the UK figure of 4.2%.

    Director Age by Year

  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2013)

    The average age of a director in the second half of 2013 was 42.7.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 4.3% compared to the UK figure of 3.7%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 5.5% compared to the UK figure of 4.8%.

    Director Age by Half Year

  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2013)

    The average age of a director in the fourth quarter of 2013 was 44.3.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 6.3% compared to the UK figure of 3.7%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 4.6% compared to the UK figure of 5.1%.

    Director Age by Quarter

Director Gender

  1. Annual Data (2013)

    The record year for female directors in Ashton-under-Lyne was 1987 when 100.0% of all directors were female.

    The percentage of female directors in Ashton-under-Lyne in 2013 was 22.7%. The average for the UK during this time was 26.0%

    Director Gender by Year

  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2013)

    The record second half year for female directors in Ashton-under-Lyne was 2004 when 33.1% of all directors were female.

    23.2% of all director appointments in Ashton-under-Lyne in the second half of 2013 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.9% for the same period.

    Director Gender by Half Year

  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2013)

    The record fourth quarter for female directors in Ashton-under-Lyne was in 2006 when 34.5% of all directors were female.

    25.3% of all director appointments in Ashton-under-Lyne in the fourth quarter of 2013 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.6% for the same period.

    Director Gender by Quarter

Naming Trends

  1. Previous 12 months (Dec 2012-Dec 2013)

    Excluding: LIMITED, LTD, &, UK, SERVICES, THE, (UK), AND, LTD., A, LLP, SOLUTIONS, COMPANY, OF.

    wordpercentageuk worduk percentage
    CONSULTANCY1.26%CONSULTING5.22%
    MANAGEMENT1.12%MANAGEMENT4.72%
    SYSTEMS0.98%CONSULTANCY3.45%
    ENGINEERING0.98%PROPERTY2.59%
    CONSULTING0.84%TRADING2.08%
    M0.84%ENGINEERING1.87%
    D0.84%LONDON1.86%
    PROPERTY0.84%DESIGN1.76%
    P0.70%CONSTRUCTION1.73%
    J0.70%CARE1.73%
    INVESTMENTS0.56%BUSINESS1.71%
    TRANSPORT0.56%CONSULTANTS1.68%
    WARD0.56%GLOBAL1.58%
    CO0.56%INVESTMENTS1.56%
    IT0.56%PROPERTIES1.54%
    C.I.C.0.56%ASSOCIATES1.53%
    DRIVING0.56%J1.51%
    DESIGN0.56%MEDIA1.50%
    ONE0.56%IT1.35%
    CONSULTANTS0.56%DEVELOPMENTS1.23%
    SCHOOL0.42%M1.23%
    JOINERY0.42%BUILDING1.21%
    ELECTRICAL0.42%ELECTRICAL1.20%
    SMITH0.42%CAPITAL1.19%
    SECURITY0.42%ENERGY1.14%

SIC Data

  1. Previous 36 months, excluding companies less than 12 months old

    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied177266,814
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified5155,342
    99999 - Dormant Company2546,762
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified2018,034
    96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified1526,001
    68320 - Management of real estate on a fee or contract basis115,236
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management1136,164
    43210 - Electrical installation105,730
    43390 - Other building completion and finishing105,405
    68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate98,733
    43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified87,823
    41202 - Construction of domestic buildings86,191
    47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet78,879
    96020 - Hairdressing and other beauty treatment76,000
    62090 - Other information technology service activities612,511
    41100 - Development of building projects69,485
    43220 - Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation64,687
    47990 - Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets65,800
    62020 - Information technology consultancy activities527,183
    47190 - Other retail sale in non-specialised stores53,473

Recent Companies

  1. Randomly selected companies from this quarter

    COMPANY NUMBERCOMPANY NAMEINCORPORATION DATE
    08799282 DJ SWIMMING POOL SERVICES LTD. 02 Dec 2013
    08807360 THE FOUNDRY CANDLES LTD 09 Dec 2013
    08815267 MAC INTERIMS LTD 16 Dec 2013
    08798150 MONTPELLIER FOODS LTD 02 Dec 2013
    08799789 B&KRISTOFF DRIVERS LIMITED 03 Dec 2013
    08803289 AL QALAM SCHOOL LIMITED 05 Dec 2013
    08803902 ROSCAN COSTEL TRANSPORT LTD 05 Dec 2013
    08806669 TOP GSM LTD. 09 Dec 2013
    08808530 YOUR GAME DEALS LTD 10 Dec 2013
    08812617 AINOPA LIMITED 12 Dec 2013
    08814803 5 STAR AIR CONDITIONING LIMITED 13 Dec 2013
    08814828 TRENT MILL GARAGE LIMITED 13 Dec 2013
    08816788 NEWFIELD SERVICES OLDHAM LIMITED 16 Dec 2013
    08816889 SM PMO SERVICES LTD 16 Dec 2013
    08799183 CASS SOFTWARE LTD 02 Dec 2013
    08808798 AUTO ADA LIMITED 10 Dec 2013
    08809722 EUROPA ONE LTD 11 Dec 2013
    08809849 A D M PLANT LTD 11 Dec 2013
    08810285 BROOKFIELD MOTORS (GLOSSOP) LTD 11 Dec 2013
    08818081 SLAPNTAG LTD 17 Dec 2013
    08819161 SUNNY CONSULTANCY LIMITED 18 Dec 2013
    08826879 COCKER AND CO LIMITED 30 Dec 2013

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