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Battle, East Sussex

2011 Annual Business Confidence Report

Headlines

  • 2011 was a record year for company registrations in Battle when compared to any year in history.
  • The second half of 2011 saw a new record in company registrations in Battle when compared to any previous second half year.
  • Q4 2011 saw a new record in company registrations in Battle when compared to any previous Q4.
  • November 2011 saw a new record in company registrations in Battle when compared to any previous November.
  • 2011 was a record year for net growth in Battle when compared to any year in history.
  • The second half of 2011 saw a new record in net growth in Battle when compared to any previous second half year.
  • The second half of 2011 was a record second half year for net growth in Battle when compared to any half year in history.
  • November 2011 saw a new record in net growth in Battle when compared to any previous November.

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 (2011)

    2011 was a record year for company registrations in Battle when compared to any year in history.

    A total of 139 companies were formed in Battle in 2011. This total is 152.7% higher than in 2010 and compares favourably to the UK figure of a 13.1% growth compared to 400,358 the previous year.

    YearBattleUK
    2011139452,870
    201055400,358
    200954362,675
    200859349,203
    200764457,649
    Record Year2011 (139)2007 (457,649)
    New Companies by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2011)

    The second half of 2011 saw a new record in company registrations in Battle when compared to any previous second half year.

    In the second half of 2011 a total of 69 companies were formed in Battle. This figure is 187.5% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide figure of 14.0%.

    The highest total for a second half year in Battle occurred in 2011 when a total of 69 were formed.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)BattleUK
    201169224,135
    201024196,609
    % change187.5%14.0%
    Record Year2011 (69)2011 (224,135)
    New Companies by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2011)

    Q4 2011 saw a new record in company registrations in Battle when compared to any previous Q4.

    A total of 29 companies were registered in Battle during the fourth quarter of 2011 (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011).

    This figure is an increase of 190.0% versus the same period last year (Q4 2010). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 15.3% against the same period last year.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011)BattleUK
    201129109,623
    20101095,117
    % change190.0%15.3%
    Record Year 2011 (29) 2011 (109,623)
    New Companies by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2011)

    November 2011 saw a new record in company registrations in Battle when compared to any previous November.

    New Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    New companies in 20118147
    New companies in 2010433
    % change100.0%366.7%133.3%
    Record Year2006 (15)2011 (14)2003 (11)

Closed Companies (dissolved)

  1. Annual Data (2011)

    A total of 50 companies were dissolved in Battle in 2011. This total is 3.8% lower than in 2010 and compares favourably to the UK figure of 8.1% decrease compared to the previous year.

    YearBattleUK
    201150314,523
    201052342,232
    200963533,773
    200838237,901
    200741220,295
    Record Year2009 (63)2009 (533,773)
    Dissolved Companies by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2011)

    In the second half of 2011 a total of 21 companies were dissolved in Battle. This figure is 12.5% lower than last year, which compares well to the UK wide change of -7.5%.

    The highest total for a second half year in Battle occurred in 2009 when a total of 30 were closed.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)BattleUK
    201121152,213
    201024164,601
    % change-12.5%-7.5%
    Record Year2009 (30)2009 (244,537)
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2011)

    A total of 10 companies were dissolved in Battle during the fourth quarter of 2011 (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011).

    This figure is an increase of 0.0% versus the same period last year (Q4 2010). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 4.0% against the same period last year.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011)BattleUK
    20111079,983
    20101076,896
    % change0.0%4.0%
    Record Year 2004 (14) 2009 (85,136)
    Dissolved Companies by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2011)

    Dissolved Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    Closed companies in 2011343
    Closed companies in 2010514
    % change-40.0%300.0%-25%
    Record Year2010 (5)2004 (10)2002 (4)

Net Company Growth

  1. Annual Data (2011)

    2011 was a record year for net growth in Battle when compared to any year in history.

    A total of 89 companies were added to the company register for Battle in 2011. This number represents growth of 161.8% in the total number of active companies, which compares favourably to the UK figure of 34.6%.

    This number is 86 companies higher than the previous year.

    The highest net company growth figure ever seen in one year came in 2011 when the Battle company register grew by 89 companies.

    YearBattleUK
    201189138,347
    2010358,126
    2009-9-171,098
    200821111,302
    200723237,354
    Record Year2011 (89)2003 (242,543)
    Net Growth by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2011)

    The second half of 2011 saw a new record in net growth in Battle when compared to any previous second half year.

    The second half of 2011 was a record second half year for net growth in Battle when compared to any half year in history.

    In the second half of 2011 the company register for Battle increased by 48 companies.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)BattleUK
    20114871,922
    2010032,008
    Record Year2011 (48)2003 (117,772)
    Net Growth by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2011)

    Net company growth for Battle during the fourth quarter of 2011 (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011) was 19 companies.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011)BattleUK
    20111929,640
    2010018,221
    Record Year 2003 (20) 2003 (57,175)
    Net Growth by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2011)

    November 2011 saw a new record in net growth in Battle when compared to any previous November.

    Net Growth by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    Net growth in 20115104
    Net growth in 2010-12-1
    Record Year2006 (12)2011 (10)2003 (9)

UK Company Share

  1. Annual Data (2011)

    In 2011 Battle formed 0.0% of all UK companies. This is no change on 2010 when Battle was responsible for 0.0% of all UK companies.

    YearBattle
    20110.0%
    20100.0%
    20090.0%
    20080.0%
    20070.0%
    Record Year (since 1960)1960 (0.1%)
    Company Share by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2011)

    In the second half of 2011 Battle formed 0.0% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2010 figure of 0.0%.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)Battle
    20110.0%
    20100.0%
    20090.0%
    20080.0%
    20070.0%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1965 (0.1%)
    Company Share by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2011)

    In the fourth quarter of 2011, Battle formed 0.0% of all UK companies.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011)Battle
    20110.0%
    20100.0%
    20090.0%
    20080.0%
    20070.0%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1963 (0.1%)
    Company Share by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2011)

    Company Share by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    UK formation share in 20110.0%0.0%0.0%
    UK formation share in 20100.0%0.0%0.0%
    % change73.9%298.9%106.3%
    Record Year1964 (0.1%)1963 (0.3%)1968 (0.2%)

Director Age

  1. Annual Data (2011)

    The average age of a director in 2011 was 43.8.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 1.6% compared to the UK figure of 3.7%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.7% compared to the UK figure of 4.2%.

    Director Age by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2011)

    The average age of a director in the second half of 2011 was 43.1.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 1.0% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 1.0% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.

    Director Age by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2011)

    The average age of a director in the fourth quarter of 2011 was 41.2.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 2.2% compared to the UK figure of 4.2%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 0.0% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.

    Director Age by Quarter

Director Gender

  1. Annual Data (2011)

    The record year for female directors in Battle was 1857 when 36.4% of all directors were female.

    The percentage of female directors in Battle in 2011 was 36.2%. The average for the UK during this time was 28.6%

    Director Gender by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2011)

    The record second half year for female directors in Battle was 1860 when 42.9% of all directors were female.

    33.1% of all director appointments in Battle in the second half of 2011 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.7% for the same period.

    Director Gender by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2011)

    The record fourth quarter for female directors in Battle was in 1977 when 31.1% of all directors were female.

    31.6% of all director appointments in Battle in the fourth quarter of 2011 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.3% for the same period.

    Director Gender by Quarter

Naming Trends

  1. Previous 12 months (Dec 2010-Dec 2011)

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

    wordpercentageuk worduk percentage
    CONSULTANCY13.96%CONSULTING5.07%
    TRADE1.89%MANAGEMENT4.74%
    BATTLE1.89%CONSULTANCY3.26%
    ECO1.13%PROPERTY2.37%
    COSTAEH1.13%TRADING2.07%
    MEDIA1.13%DESIGN1.92%
    GROUP1.13%ASSOCIATES1.86%
    INVESTMENT0.75%ENGINEERING1.78%
    TERRACE0.75%BUSINESS1.78%
    RED0.75%CONSULTANTS1.76%
    GREEN0.75%CONSTRUCTION1.73%
    819180.75%MEDIA1.71%
    REBECCA0.75%LONDON1.63%
    ALBA0.75%J1.51%
    CONSULTING0.75%INVESTMENTS1.48%
    SERVICE0.75%GLOBAL1.46%
    NOW0.75%IT1.41%
    ENTERPRISES0.75%CARE1.39%
    ANGLING0.75%PROPERTIES1.29%
    ASSESSMENTS0.75%ELECTRICAL1.29%
    ENERGY0.75%M1.27%
    SOUTH0.75%BUILDING1.26%
    CO0.75%ENERGY1.25%
    SOLAR0.38%S1.20%
    STEVEN0.38%ENTERPRISES1.20%

SIC Data

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

    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied22205,525
    7487 - Other business activities857,052
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified532,483
    7414 - Business & management consultancy413,034
    99999 - Dormant Company421,846
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified48,671
    86900 - Other human health activities34,457
    74990 - Non-trading company38,929
    82200 - Activities of call centres2167
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management217,765
    93290 - Other amusement and recreation activities not elsewhere classified21,595
    4543 - Floor and wall covering2458
    59111 - Motion picture production activities21,357
    4544 - Painting and glazing2614
    62090 - Other information technology service activities27,493
    71111 - Architectural activities21,615
    9262 - Other sporting activities11,650
    70100 - Activities of head offices12,662
    43390 - Other building completion and finishing12,832
    42990 - Construction of other civil engineering projects not elsewhere classified11,441

Recent Companies

  1. Randomly selected companies from this quarter

    COMPANY NUMBERCOMPANY NAMEINCORPORATION DATE
    07876197 BUBBLES & TUBS LIMITED 08 Dec 2011
    07877044 SONIA LAING CONSULTANCY LIMITED 09 Dec 2011
    07881841 VITAELITE.COM LTD 14 Dec 2011
    07888117 TIMELOXE TRADE LTD 20 Dec 2011
    07888201 FASTWIND TRADE LTD 20 Dec 2011
    OC370535 UNIONMONEY LLP 07 Dec 2011
    OC370536 PILKKU LLP 07 Dec 2011

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