Bedfordshire
2014 Half Year Business Confidence Report
Headlines
- The first half of 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Bedfordshire when compared to any previous first half year.
- The first half of 2014 was a record first half year for company registrations in Bedfordshire when compared to any half year in history.
- The first half of 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Bedfordshire when compared to any previous first half year.
- The first half of 2014 was a record first half year for company registrations in Bedfordshire when compared to any half year in history.
- Q2 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Bedfordshire when compared to any previous Q2.
- Q2 2014 was a record quarter for company registrations in Bedfordshire when compared to any quarter in history.
- Q2 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Bedfordshire when compared to any previous Q2.
- Q2 2014 was a record quarter for company registrations in Bedfordshire when compared to any quarter in history.
- June 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Bedfordshire when compared to any previous June.
- May 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Bedfordshire when compared to any previous May.
- April 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Bedfordshire when compared to any previous April.
- April 2014 was a record month for company registrations in Bedfordshire when compared to any month in history.
- June 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Bedfordshire when compared to any previous June.
- May 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Bedfordshire when compared to any previous May.
- April 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Bedfordshire when compared to any previous April.
- April 2014 was a record month for company registrations in Bedfordshire when compared to any month in history.
- The first half of 2014 saw a new record in net growth in Bedfordshire when compared to any previous first half year.
- The first half of 2014 was a record first half year for net growth in Bedfordshire when compared to any half year in history.
- The first half of 2014 saw a new record in net growth in Bedfordshire when compared to any previous first half year.
- The first half of 2014 was a record first half year for net growth in Bedfordshire when compared to any half year in history.
- April 2014 saw a new record in net growth in Bedfordshire when compared to any previous April.
- April 2014 was a record month for net growth in Bedfordshire when compared to any month in history.
- April 2014 saw a new record in net growth in Bedfordshire when compared to any previous April.
- April 2014 was a record month for net growth in Bedfordshire when compared to any month in history.
Contents
New Company Registrations
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)
The first half of 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Bedfordshire when compared to any previous first half year.
The first half of 2014 was a record first half year for company registrations in Bedfordshire when compared to any half year in history.
The first half of 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Bedfordshire when compared to any previous first half year.
The first half of 2014 was a record first half year for company registrations in Bedfordshire when compared to any half year in history.
In the first half of 2014 a total of 2,985 companies were formed in Bedfordshire. This figure is 15.4% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide figure of 11.6%.
The highest total for a first half year in Bedfordshire occurred in 2014 when a total of 2,985 were formed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Bedfordshire UK 2014 2,985 300,731 2013 2,586 269,432 % change 15.4% 11.6% Record Year 2014 (2,985) 2014 (300,731) In the first half of 2014 a total of 2,985 companies were formed in Bedfordshire. This figure is 15.4% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide figure of 11.6%.
The highest total for a first half year in Bedfordshire occurred in 2014 when a total of 2,985 were formed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Bedfordshire UK 2014 2,985 300,731 2013 2,586 269,432 % change 15.4% 11.6% Record Year 2014 (2,985) 2014 (300,731) New Companies by Half Year
New Companies by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)
Q2 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Bedfordshire when compared to any previous Q2.
Q2 2014 was a record quarter for company registrations in Bedfordshire when compared to any quarter in history.
Q2 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Bedfordshire when compared to any previous Q2.
Q2 2014 was a record quarter for company registrations in Bedfordshire when compared to any quarter in history.
A total of 1,565 companies were registered in Bedfordshire during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).
This figure is an increase of 20.4% versus the same period last year (Q2 2013). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 11.4% against the same period last year.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) Bedfordshire UK 2014 1,565 150,009 2013 1,300 134,630 % change 20.4% 11.4% Record Year 2014 (1,565) 2014 (150,009) New Companies by Quarter
A total of 1,565 companies were registered in Bedfordshire during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).
This figure is an increase of 20.4% versus the same period last year (Q2 2013). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 11.4% against the same period last year.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) Bedfordshire UK 2014 1,565 150,009 2013 1,300 134,630 % change 20.4% 11.4% Record Year 2014 (1,565) 2014 (150,009) New Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)
June 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Bedfordshire when compared to any previous June.
May 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Bedfordshire when compared to any previous May.
April 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Bedfordshire when compared to any previous April.
April 2014 was a record month for company registrations in Bedfordshire when compared to any month in history.
June 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Bedfordshire when compared to any previous June.
May 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Bedfordshire when compared to any previous May.
April 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Bedfordshire when compared to any previous April.
April 2014 was a record month for company registrations in Bedfordshire when compared to any month in history.
New Companies by Month
New Companies by Month
April May June New companies in 2014 561 520 484 New companies in 2013 512 409 379 % change 9.6% 27.1% 27.7% Record Year 2014 (561) 2014 (520) 2014 (484) April May June New companies in 2014 561 520 484 New companies in 2013 512 409 379 % change 9.6% 27.1% 27.7% Record Year 2014 (561) 2014 (520) 2014 (484)
Closed Companies (dissolved)
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)
In the first half of 2014 a total of 1,625 companies were dissolved in Bedfordshire. This figure is 11.1% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide change of 14.2%.
The highest total for a first half year in Bedfordshire occurred in 2009 when a total of 2,072 were closed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Bedfordshire UK 2014 1,625 177,207 2013 1,462 155,192 % change 11.1% 14.2% Record Year 2009 (2,072) 2009 (289,245) In the first half of 2014 a total of 1,625 companies were dissolved in Bedfordshire. This figure is 11.1% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide change of 14.2%.
The highest total for a first half year in Bedfordshire occurred in 2009 when a total of 2,072 were closed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Bedfordshire UK 2014 1,625 177,207 2013 1,462 155,192 % change 11.1% 14.2% Record Year 2009 (2,072) 2009 (289,245) Dissolved Companies by Half Year
Dissolved Companies by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)
A total of 891 companies were dissolved in Bedfordshire during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).
This figure is an increase of 25.0% versus the same period last year (Q2 2013). This figure compares poorly to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 22.7% against the same period last year.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) Bedfordshire UK 2014 891 94,837 2013 713 77,278 % change 25.0% 22.7% Record Year 2009 (1,289) 2009 (181,179) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
A total of 891 companies were dissolved in Bedfordshire during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).
This figure is an increase of 25.0% versus the same period last year (Q2 2013). This figure compares poorly to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 22.7% against the same period last year.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) Bedfordshire UK 2014 891 94,837 2013 713 77,278 % change 25.0% 22.7% Record Year 2009 (1,289) 2009 (181,179) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)
Dissolved Companies by Month
Dissolved Companies by Month
April May June Closed companies in 2014 189 388 314 Closed companies in 2013 227 233 253 % change -16.7% 66.5% 24% Record Year 2009 (382) 2009 (577) 2009 (330) April May June Closed companies in 2014 189 388 314 Closed companies in 2013 227 233 253 % change -16.7% 66.5% 24% Record Year 2009 (382) 2009 (577) 2009 (330)
Net Company Growth
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)
The first half of 2014 saw a new record in net growth in Bedfordshire when compared to any previous first half year.
The first half of 2014 was a record first half year for net growth in Bedfordshire when compared to any half year in history.
The first half of 2014 saw a new record in net growth in Bedfordshire when compared to any previous first half year.
The first half of 2014 was a record first half year for net growth in Bedfordshire when compared to any half year in history.
In the first half of 2014 the company register for Bedfordshire increased by 1,360 companies.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Bedfordshire UK 2014 1,360 123,524 2013 1,124 114,240 Record Year 2014 (1,360) 2007 (171,296) In the first half of 2014 the company register for Bedfordshire increased by 1,360 companies.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Bedfordshire UK 2014 1,360 123,524 2013 1,124 114,240 Record Year 2014 (1,360) 2007 (171,296) Net Growth by Half Year
Net Growth by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)
Net company growth for Bedfordshire during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) was 674 companies.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) Bedfordshire UK 2014 674 55,172 2013 587 57,352 Record Year 2014 (674) 2007 (60,014) Net Growth by Quarter
Net company growth for Bedfordshire during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) was 674 companies.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) Bedfordshire UK 2014 674 55,172 2013 587 57,352 Record Year 2014 (674) 2007 (60,014) Net Growth by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)
April 2014 saw a new record in net growth in Bedfordshire when compared to any previous April.
April 2014 was a record month for net growth in Bedfordshire when compared to any month in history.
April 2014 saw a new record in net growth in Bedfordshire when compared to any previous April.
April 2014 was a record month for net growth in Bedfordshire when compared to any month in history.
Net Growth by Month
Net Growth by Month
April May June Net growth in 2014 372 132 170 Net growth in 2013 285 176 126 Record Year 2014 (372) 2013 (176) 2008 (250) April May June Net growth in 2014 372 132 170 Net growth in 2013 285 176 126 Record Year 2014 (372) 2013 (176) 2008 (250)
UK Company Share
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)
In the first half of 2014 Bedfordshire formed 1.0% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2013 figure of 1.0%.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Bedfordshire 2014 1.0% 2013 1.0% 2012 0.9% 2011 0.9% 2010 0.9% Record Year (since 1960) 1998 (1.2%) Company Share by Half Year
In the first half of 2014 Bedfordshire formed 1.0% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2013 figure of 1.0%.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Bedfordshire 2014 1.0% 2013 1.0% 2012 0.9% 2011 0.9% 2010 0.9% Record Year (since 1960) 1998 (1.2%) Company Share by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)
In the second quarter of 2014, Bedfordshire formed 1.0% of all UK companies.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) Bedfordshire 2014 1.0% 2013 1.0% 2012 0.9% 2011 0.9% 2010 0.8% Record Year (since 1960) 1998 (1.2%) Company Share by Quarter
In the second quarter of 2014, Bedfordshire formed 1.0% of all UK companies.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) Bedfordshire 2014 1.0% 2013 1.0% 2012 0.9% 2011 0.9% 2010 0.8% Record Year (since 1960) 1998 (1.2%) Company Share by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)
Company Share by Month
Company Share by Month
April May June UK formation share in 2014 1.0% 1.1% 1.0% UK formation share in 2013 1.1% 0.9% 0.9% % change -1.2% 17.3% 10.6% Record Year 1997 (1.3%) 1997 (1.2%) 1998 (1.3%) April May June UK formation share in 2014 1.0% 1.1% 1.0% UK formation share in 2013 1.1% 0.9% 0.9% % change -1.2% 17.3% 10.6% Record Year 1997 (1.3%) 1997 (1.2%) 1998 (1.3%)
Director Age
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)
The average age of a director in the first half of 2014 was 42.5.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 2.8% compared to the UK figure of 4.3%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.7% compared to the UK figure of 3.5%.
Director Age by Half Year
The average age of a director in the first half of 2014 was 42.5.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 2.8% compared to the UK figure of 4.3%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.7% compared to the UK figure of 3.5%.
Director Age by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)
The average age of a director in the second quarter of 2014 was 41.8.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 2.3% compared to the UK figure of 3.9%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 4.0% compared to the UK figure of 3.6%.
Director Age by Quarter
The average age of a director in the second quarter of 2014 was 41.8.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 2.3% compared to the UK figure of 3.9%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 4.0% compared to the UK figure of 3.6%.
Director Age by Quarter
Director Gender
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)
The record first half year for female directors in Bedfordshire was 2005 when 30.7% of all directors were female.
27.7% of all director appointments in Bedfordshire in the first half of 2014 were female. This compares to a UK average of 26.1% for the same period.
Director Gender by Half Year
The record first half year for female directors in Bedfordshire was 2005 when 30.7% of all directors were female.
27.7% of all director appointments in Bedfordshire in the first half of 2014 were female. This compares to a UK average of 26.1% for the same period.
Director Gender by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)
The record second quarter for female directors in Bedfordshire was in 2005 when 31.2% of all directors were female.
27.9% of all director appointments in Bedfordshire in the second quarter of 2014 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.9% for the same period.
Director Gender by Quarter
The record second quarter for female directors in Bedfordshire was in 2005 when 31.2% of all directors were female.
27.9% of all director appointments in Bedfordshire in the second quarter of 2014 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.9% for the same period.
Director Gender by Quarter
Naming Trends
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Previous 12 months (Jun 2013-Jun 2014)
Excluding: LIMITED, LTD, &, UK, SERVICES, THE, (UK), AND, LTD., A, LLP, SOLUTIONS, COMPANY, OF.
word percentage uk word uk percentage CONSULTANCY 1.88% CONSULTING 5.16% CONSULTING 1.86% MANAGEMENT 4.64% MANAGEMENT 1.57% CONSULTANCY 3.50% CARE 1.16% PROPERTY 2.66% PROPERTY 1.10% TRADING 2.03% BUSINESS 1.07% ENGINEERING 1.99% CONSULTANTS 0.99% CONSTRUCTION 1.93% ENGINEERING 0.79% LONDON 1.93% CONSTRUCTION 0.74% CARE 1.85% IT 0.68% DESIGN 1.75% TRANSPORT 0.67% CONSULTANTS 1.73% INVESTMENTS 0.65% BUSINESS 1.69% J 0.62% PROPERTIES 1.63% GLOBAL 0.62% TRANSPORT 1.58% DESIGN 0.59% GLOBAL 1.55% LUTON 0.57% INVESTMENTS 1.55% ASSOCIATES 0.56% J 1.51% PROPERTIES 0.54% ASSOCIATES 1.48% SECURITY 0.54% MEDIA 1.44% ELECTRICAL 0.53% ELECTRICAL 1.40% MEDIA 0.53% IT 1.33% R 0.53% DEVELOPMENTS 1.33% BEDFORD 0.51% BUILDING 1.26% TRADING 0.51% M 1.24% HEALTHCARE 0.51% CO., 1.20% word percentage uk word uk percentage CONSULTING 1.89% CONSULTING 5.16% CONSULTANCY 1.88% MANAGEMENT 4.64% MANAGEMENT 1.57% CONSULTANCY 3.49% CARE 1.16% PROPERTY 2.66% PROPERTY 1.09% TRADING 2.03% BUSINESS 1.06% ENGINEERING 1.99% CONSULTANTS 0.99% LONDON 1.93% ENGINEERING 0.79% CONSTRUCTION 1.93% CONSTRUCTION 0.74% CARE 1.85% IT 0.68% DESIGN 1.75% TRANSPORT 0.67% CONSULTANTS 1.73% J 0.62% BUSINESS 1.69% GLOBAL 0.62% PROPERTIES 1.63% INVESTMENTS 0.62% TRANSPORT 1.58% LUTON 0.59% GLOBAL 1.55% DESIGN 0.57% INVESTMENTS 1.55% ASSOCIATES 0.56% J 1.50% PROPERTIES 0.54% ASSOCIATES 1.48% SECURITY 0.54% MEDIA 1.44% ELECTRICAL 0.53% ELECTRICAL 1.40% TRADING 0.53% IT 1.33% R 0.53% DEVELOPMENTS 1.33% BEDFORD 0.51% BUILDING 1.26% HEALTHCARE 0.51% M 1.23% MEDIA 0.51% CO., 1.20%
SIC Data
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Previous 36 months, excluding companies less than 12 months old
sic code number of companies uk companies None Supplied 2,329 261,557 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 384 40,250 99999 - Dormant Company 363 48,436 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 329 29,029 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 296 57,421 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 251 28,352 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 160 19,058 49410 - Freight transport by road 141 9,265 62090 - Other information technology service activities 133 13,024 86900 - Other human health activities 133 11,292 56101 - Licensed restaurants 117 8,585 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 109 10,133 41100 - Development of building projects 104 10,527 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 90 8,533 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 89 9,900 56103 - Take-away food shops and mobile food stands 88 7,840 41202 - Construction of domestic buildings 79 7,053 62012 - Business and domestic software development 79 9,834 45200 - Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles 78 5,375 69201 - Accounting and auditing activities 78 7,415 sic code number of companies uk companies None Supplied 2,314 259,495 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 389 40,375 99999 - Dormant Company 363 48,126 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 328 29,145 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 297 57,459 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 248 28,340 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 158 19,026 49410 - Freight transport by road 143 9,318 62090 - Other information technology service activities 134 13,042 86900 - Other human health activities 133 11,353 56101 - Licensed restaurants 117 8,651 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 112 10,262 41100 - Development of building projects 105 10,664 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 91 9,940 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 90 8,555 56103 - Take-away food shops and mobile food stands 88 7,892 69201 - Accounting and auditing activities 81 7,438 41202 - Construction of domestic buildings 80 7,088 62012 - Business and domestic software development 79 9,875 45200 - Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles 79 5,411
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