Basingstoke, Hampshire

2014 Annual Business Confidence Report

Headlines

  • 2014 was a record year for company registrations in Basingstoke when compared to any year in history.
  • The second half of 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Basingstoke when compared to any previous second half year.
  • The second half of 2014 saw a new record in company closures in Basingstoke when compared to any previous second half year.
  • December 2014 saw a new record in company closures in Basingstoke when compared to any previous December.

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 (2014)

    2014 was a record year for company registrations in Basingstoke when compared to any year in history.

    A total of 1,025 companies were formed in Basingstoke in 2014. This total is 10.5% higher than in 2013 and compares equally to the UK figure of a 10.0% growth compared to 529,363 the previous year.

    YearBasingstokeUK
    20141,025582,051
    2013928529,363
    2012834491,893
    2011807452,870
    2010766400,358
    Record Year2014 (1,025)2014 (582,051)
    New Companies by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2014)

    The second half of 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Basingstoke when compared to any previous second half year.

    In the second half of 2014 a total of 485 companies were formed in Basingstoke. This figure is 7.1% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 8.2%.

    The highest total for a second half year in Basingstoke occurred in 2014 when a total of 485 were formed.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)BasingstokeUK
    2014485281,320
    2013453259,931
    % change7.1%8.2%
    Record Year2014 (485)2014 (281,320)
    New Companies by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2014)

    A total of 219 companies were registered in Basingstoke during the fourth quarter of 2014 (Oct 2014 - Dec 2014).

    This figure is a decrease of 2.7% versus the same period last year (Q4 2013). This figure compares badly to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 8.4% against the same period last year.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2014 - Dec 2014)BasingstokeUK
    2014219137,906
    2013225127,247
    % change-2.7%8.4%
    Record Year 2013 (225) 2014 (137,906)
    New Companies by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2014)

    New Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    New companies in 2014927750
    New companies in 2013987849
    % change-6.1%-1.3%2.0%
    Record Year2013 (98)2013 (78)2011 (61)

Closed Companies (dissolved)

  1. Annual Data (2014)

    A total of 658 companies were dissolved in Basingstoke in 2014. This total is 9.5% higher than in 2013 and compares unfavourably to the UK figure of 10.8% growth compared to the previous year.

    YearBasingstokeUK
    2014658367,937
    2013601332,213
    2012545293,729
    2011591314,524
    2010558342,233
    Record Year2009 (725)2009 (533,789)
    Dissolved Companies by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2014)

    The second half of 2014 saw a new record in company closures in Basingstoke when compared to any previous second half year.

    In the second half of 2014 a total of 360 companies were dissolved in Basingstoke. This figure is 18.8% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of 7.7%.

    The highest total for a second half year in Basingstoke occurred in 2014 when a total of 360 were closed.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)BasingstokeUK
    2014360190,730
    2013303177,021
    % change18.8%7.7%
    Record Year2014 (360)2009 (244,544)
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2014)

    A total of 155 companies were dissolved in Basingstoke during the fourth quarter of 2014 (Oct 2014 - Dec 2014).

    This figure is a decrease of 1.3% versus the same period last year (Q4 2013). This figure compares poorly to the UK as a whole, which saw a decrease of 2.0% against the same period last year.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2014 - Dec 2014)BasingstokeUK
    201415589,060
    201315790,851
    % change-1.3%-2.0%
    Record Year 2013 (157) 2013 (90,851)
    Dissolved Companies by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2014)

    December 2014 saw a new record in company closures in Basingstoke when compared to any previous December.

    Dissolved Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    Closed companies in 2014464366
    Closed companies in 2013584455
    % change-20.7%-2.3%20%
    Record Year2013 (58)2011 (62)2014 (66)

Net Company Growth

  1. Annual Data (2014)

    A total of 367 companies were added to the company register for Basingstoke in 2014. This number represents growth of 35.8% in the total number of active companies, which compares unfavourably to the UK figure of 36.8%.

    This number is 40 companies higher than the previous year.

    The highest net company growth figure ever seen in one year came in 2007 when the Basingstoke company register grew by 485 companies.

    YearBasingstokeUK
    2014367214,114
    2013327197,150
    2012289198,164
    2011216138,346
    201020858,125
    Record Year2007 (485)2007 (237,353)
    Net Growth by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2014)

    In the second half of 2014 the company register for Basingstoke increased by 125 companies.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)BasingstokeUK
    201412590,590
    201315082,910
    Record Year2007 (177)2003 (117,772)
    Net Growth by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2014)

    Net company growth for Basingstoke during the fourth quarter of 2014 (Oct 2014 - Dec 2014) was 64 companies.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2014 - Dec 2014)BasingstokeUK
    20146448,846
    20136836,396
    Record Year 2006 (89) 2012 (49,848)
    Net Growth by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2014)

    Net Growth by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    Net growth in 20144634-16
    Net growth in 20134034-6
    Record Year2008 (47)2012 (45)2006 (28)

UK Company Share

  1. Annual Data (2014)

    In 2014 Basingstoke formed 0.2% of all UK companies. This is no change on 2013 when Basingstoke was responsible for 0.2% of all UK companies.

    YearBasingstoke
    20140.2%
    20130.2%
    20120.2%
    20110.2%
    20100.2%
    Record Year (since 1960)1992 (0.2%)
    Company Share by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2014)

    In the second half of 2014 Basingstoke formed 0.2% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2013 figure of 0.2%.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)Basingstoke
    20140.2%
    20130.2%
    20120.2%
    20110.2%
    20100.2%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1991 (0.2%)
    Company Share by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2014)

    In the fourth quarter of 2014, Basingstoke formed 0.2% of all UK companies.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2014 - Dec 2014)Basingstoke
    20140.2%
    20130.2%
    20120.2%
    20110.2%
    20100.2%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1994 (0.2%)
    Company Share by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2014)

    Company Share by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    UK formation share in 20140.2%0.2%0.1%
    UK formation share in 20130.2%0.2%0.1%
    % change-10.7%-6.2%-12.6%
    Record Year1991 (0.3%)1994 (0.3%)1991 (0.3%)

Director Age

  1. Annual Data (2014)

    The average age of a director in 2014 was 43.8.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 2.4% compared to the UK figure of 4.0%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.0% compared to the UK figure of 4.0%.

    Director Age by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2014)

    The average age of a director in the second half of 2014 was 43.0.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 1.8% compared to the UK figure of 3.7%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.3% compared to the UK figure of 4.5%.

    Director Age by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2014)

    The average age of a director in the fourth quarter of 2014 was 43.0.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 1.5% compared to the UK figure of 3.8%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.5% compared to the UK figure of 4.5%.

    Director Age by Quarter

Director Gender

  1. Annual Data (2014)

    The record year for female directors in Basingstoke was 1976 when 50.0% of all directors were female.

    The percentage of female directors in Basingstoke in 2014 was 26.5%. The average for the UK during this time was 26.1%

    Director Gender by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2014)

    The record second half year for female directors in Basingstoke was 2005 when 31.7% of all directors were female.

    25.3% of all director appointments in Basingstoke in the second half of 2014 were female. This compares to a UK average of 26.1% for the same period.

    Director Gender by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2014)

    The record fourth quarter for female directors in Basingstoke was in 2011 when 29.8% of all directors were female.

    26.5% of all director appointments in Basingstoke in the fourth quarter of 2014 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.8% for the same period.

    Director Gender by Quarter

Naming Trends

  1. Previous 12 months (Dec 2013-Dec 2014)

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

    wordpercentageuk worduk percentage
    CONSULTING2.60%CONSULTING5.22%
    CONSULTANCY1.30%MANAGEMENT4.58%
    MANAGEMENT0.99%CONSULTANCY3.57%
    DESIGN0.87%PROPERTY2.66%
    IT0.74%CONSTRUCTION2.12%
    ASSOCIATES0.68%ENGINEERING2.10%
    ENGINEERING0.68%CARE2.02%
    ELECTRICAL0.62%TRADING1.94%
    PROPERTY0.62%LONDON1.93%
    CLEANING0.49%TRANSPORT1.93%
    CARE0.49%DESIGN1.66%
    CONSULTANTS0.49%CONSULTANTS1.64%
    HEATING0.49%ELECTRICAL1.62%
    HOME0.49%PROPERTIES1.62%
    LOGISTICS0.43%BUSINESS1.56%
    M0.43%J1.54%
    TRADING0.43%CO.,1.50%
    TRANSPORT0.43%GLOBAL1.49%
    MEDIA0.43%INVESTMENTS1.48%
    CONSTRUCTION0.43%ASSOCIATES1.47%
    SERVICE0.43%DEVELOPMENTS1.35%
    PLUMBING0.43%MEDIA1.33%
    BUILDING0.43%IT1.31%
    BASINGSTOKE0.43%BUILDING1.29%
    AVIATION0.43%M1.22%

SIC Data

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

    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied360265,608
    62020 - Information technology consultancy activities12030,178
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management12042,290
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified7558,068
    99999 - Dormant Company6348,509
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified4719,049
    62090 - Other information technology service activities4112,837
    96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified3929,009
    41100 - Development of building projects3111,397
    62012 - Business and domestic software development309,752
    68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate2511,212
    69201 - Accounting and auditing activities217,528
    71122 - Engineering related scientific and technical consulting activities193,184
    47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet1810,107
    63990 - Other information service activities not elsewhere classified176,157
    41202 - Construction of domestic buildings177,559
    43220 - Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation165,189
    74990 - Non-trading company1513,984
    71129 - Other engineering activities146,132
    86900 - Other human health activities1312,976

Recent Companies

  1. Randomly selected companies from this quarter

    COMPANY NUMBERCOMPANY NAMEINCORPORATION DATE
    09292130 BOBANTS LIMITED 03 Nov 2014
    09303670 ETERNUS SOLUTIONS LIMITED 10 Nov 2014
    09316463 PAWLOWSKI LOGISTICS LTD 18 Nov 2014
    09317121 T. J. S. LEASING AND FINANCE LIMITED 18 Nov 2014
    09331297 PDM ANIMATION LIMITED 27 Nov 2014
    09294240 GJ MATTHEWS LTD 04 Nov 2014
    09294487 GRADIENT AVIATION LTD 04 Nov 2014
    09319916 ARALIYA PROFESSIONAL CLEANING LIMITED 20 Nov 2014
    09321994 BBE CIVILS LTD 21 Nov 2014
    09324122 PURE NUTRIENTS LTD 24 Nov 2014
    09331077 HAVERSHAM BLYTH LTD 27 Nov 2014
    09331714 DAVID MICHAEL WATSON ASSOCIATES LIMITED 28 Nov 2014
    09299817 SMBC CONSTRUCTION LTD 06 Nov 2014
    09313481 NBBA CONSULTING LIMITED 17 Nov 2014
    09296947 CFC BUILDING SERVICES LIMITED 05 Nov 2014
    09320068 SUPER PRIVACY SERVICE LTD 20 Nov 2014
    09320340 PRERANA HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION LIMITED 20 Nov 2014
    09320538 VAPOUR LOGISTICS LIMITED 20 Nov 2014
    09323939 BJS CORPORATION LIMITED 24 Nov 2014
    09326427 OCELLARIS LIMITED 25 Nov 2014
    09331690 M.S.A HAMPSHIRE LIMITED 28 Nov 2014
    09332640 THE BEARLY CAKE COMPANY LTD 28 Nov 2014
    09312185 HUA LONG FOOD LIMITED 14 Nov 2014
    09314451 RAVENFORD LIMITED 17 Nov 2014
    09318776 CONSERVO ECO LIMITED 19 Nov 2014