Bishop Auckland, County Durham

2010 Annual Business Confidence Report

Headlines

  • October 2010 saw a new record in company closures in Bishop Auckland when compared to any previous October.

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 (2010)

    A total of 169 companies were formed in Bishop Auckland in 2010. This total is 11.9% higher than in 2009 and compares equally to the UK figure of a 10.4% growth compared to 362,675 the previous year.

    YearBishop AucklandUK
    2010169400,358
    2009151362,675
    2008147349,203
    2007153457,649
    2006154405,440
    Record Year2003 (178)2007 (457,649)
    New Companies by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2010)

    In the second half of 2010 a total of 69 companies were formed in Bishop Auckland. This figure is 10.4% lower than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 8.8%.

    The highest total for a second half year in Bishop Auckland occurred in 2003 when a total of 80 were formed.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)Bishop AucklandUK
    201069196,609
    200977180,654
    % change-10.4%8.8%
    Record Year2003 (80)2003 (201,446)
    New Companies by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2010)

    A total of 26 companies were registered in Bishop Auckland during the fourth quarter of 2010 (Oct 2010 - Dec 2010).

    This figure is a decrease of 7.1% versus the same period last year (Q4 2009). This figure compares badly to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 10.6% against the same period last year.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2010 - Dec 2010)Bishop AucklandUK
    20102695,117
    20092885,983
    % change-7.1%10.6%
    Record Year 2003 (46) 2010 (95,117)
    New Companies by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2010)

    New Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    New companies in 20101529
    New companies in 20091477
    % change7.1%-71.4%28.6%
    Record Year2002 (15)2003 (23)2002 (15)

Closed Companies (dissolved)

  1. Annual Data (2010)

    A total of 138 companies were dissolved in Bishop Auckland in 2010. This total is 26.2% lower than in 2009 and compares favourably to the UK figure of 35.9% decrease compared to the previous year.

    YearBishop AucklandUK
    2010138342,232
    2009187533,773
    200882237,901
    200771220,295
    200663200,166
    Record Year2009 (187)2009 (533,773)
    Dissolved Companies by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2010)

    In the second half of 2010 a total of 76 companies were dissolved in Bishop Auckland. This figure is 13.6% lower than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of -32.7%.

    The highest total for a second half year in Bishop Auckland occurred in 2009 when a total of 88 were closed.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)Bishop AucklandUK
    201076164,601
    200988244,537
    % change-13.6%-32.7%
    Record Year2009 (88)2009 (244,537)
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2010)

    A total of 32 companies were dissolved in Bishop Auckland during the fourth quarter of 2010 (Oct 2010 - Dec 2010).

    This figure is a decrease of 13.5% versus the same period last year (Q4 2009). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw a decrease of 9.7% against the same period last year.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2010 - Dec 2010)Bishop AucklandUK
    20103276,896
    20093785,136
    % change-13.5%-9.7%
    Record Year 2009 (37) 2009 (85,136)
    Dissolved Companies by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2010)

    October 2010 saw a new record in company closures in Bishop Auckland when compared to any previous October.

    Dissolved Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    Closed companies in 201015107
    Closed companies in 2009101314
    % change50.0%-23.1%-50%
    Record Year2010 (15)2009 (13)2009 (14)

Net Company Growth

  1. Annual Data (2010)

    A total of 31 companies were added to the company register for Bishop Auckland in 2010. This number represents growth of 20.5% in the total number of active companies, which compares favourably to the UK figure of 16.0%.

    This number is 67 companies higher than the previous year.

    The highest net company growth figure ever seen in one year came in 2003 when the Bishop Auckland company register grew by 130 companies.

    YearBishop AucklandUK
    20103158,126
    2009-36-171,098
    200865111,302
    200782237,354
    200691205,274
    Record Year2003 (130)2003 (242,543)
    Net Growth by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2010)

    In the second half of 2010 the company register for Bishop Auckland decreased by 7 companies.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)Bishop AucklandUK
    2010-732,008
    2009-11-63,883
    Record Year2003 (52)2003 (117,772)
    Net Growth by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2010)

    Net company growth for Bishop Auckland during the fourth quarter of 2010 (Oct 2010 - Dec 2010) was -6 companies.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2010 - Dec 2010)Bishop AucklandUK
    2010-618,221
    2009-9847
    Record Year 2003 (37) 2003 (57,175)
    Net Growth by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2010)

    Net Growth by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    Net growth in 20100-82
    Net growth in 20094-6-7
    Record Year2008 (13)2003 (19)2002 (11)

UK Company Share

  1. Annual Data (2010)

    In 2010 Bishop Auckland formed 0.0% of all UK companies. This is no change on 2009 when Bishop Auckland was responsible for 0.0% of all UK companies.

    YearBishop Auckland
    20100.0%
    20090.0%
    20080.0%
    20070.0%
    20060.0%
    Record Year (since 1960)1979 (0.1%)
    Company Share by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2010)

    In the second half of 2010 Bishop Auckland formed 0.0% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2009 figure of 0.0%.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)Bishop Auckland
    20100.0%
    20090.0%
    20080.0%
    20070.0%
    20060.0%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1961 (0.1%)
    Company Share by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2010)

    In the fourth quarter of 2010, Bishop Auckland formed 0.0% of all UK companies.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2010 - Dec 2010)Bishop Auckland
    20100.0%
    20090.0%
    20080.0%
    20070.0%
    20060.0%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1970 (0.1%)
    Company Share by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2010)

    Company Share by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    UK formation share in 20100.0%0.0%0.0%
    UK formation share in 20090.0%0.0%0.0%
    % change-6.1%-74.6%22.5%
    Record Year1985 (0.1%)1960 (0.2%)1970 (0.3%)

Director Age

  1. Annual Data (2010)

    The average age of a director in 2010 was 44.4.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.1% compared to the UK figure of 2.5%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.7% compared to the UK figure of 4.5%.

    Director Age by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2010)

    The average age of a director in the second half of 2010 was 44.7.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.8% compared to the UK figure of 2.8%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.8% compared to the UK figure of 4.4%.

    Director Age by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2010)

    The average age of a director in the fourth quarter of 2010 was 41.9.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 6.3% compared to the UK figure of 3.0%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 4.2% compared to the UK figure of 4.4%.

    Director Age by Quarter

Director Gender

  1. Annual Data (2010)

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

    The percentage of female directors in Bishop Auckland in 2010 was 34.3%. The average for the UK during this time was 26.2%

    Director Gender by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2010)

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

    31.2% of all director appointments in Bishop Auckland in the second half of 2010 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.0% for the same period.

    Director Gender by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2010)

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

    32.7% of all director appointments in Bishop Auckland in the fourth quarter of 2010 were female. This compares to a UK average of 24.7% for the same period.

    Director Gender by Quarter

Naming Trends

  1. Previous 12 months (Dec 2009-Dec 2010)

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

    wordpercentageuk worduk percentage
    DEVELOPMENTS1.12%CONSULTING5.06%
    M1.12%MANAGEMENT5.01%
    NORTH1.12%CONSULTANCY3.14%
    SYSTEMS1.12%PROPERTY2.36%
    H1.12%TRADING2.11%
    ALL0.84%ASSOCIATES1.95%
    ROOFING0.84%DESIGN1.92%
    EAST)0.84%BUSINESS1.82%
    (NORTH0.84%CONSTRUCTION1.82%
    MEDIA0.84%CONSULTANTS1.76%
    AUCKLAND0.84%MEDIA1.71%
    EUROPE0.84%ENGINEERING1.62%
    FLOORING0.84%LONDON1.60%
    MANAGEMENT0.84%CARE1.45%
    J0.84%INVESTMENTS1.44%
    IM0.84%GLOBAL1.43%
    DESIGN0.84%J1.42%
    10.84%IT1.41%
    ENGINEERING0.84%PROPERTIES1.34%
    ASSOCIATES0.84%INTERNATIONAL1.34%
    W0.84%BUILDING1.34%
    P0.56%M1.30%
    CONSULTANTS0.56%ELECTRICAL1.25%
    SCORPIO0.56%SYSTEMS1.24%
    AUCKLAND)0.56%S1.23%

SIC Data

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

    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied64199,572
    7487 - Other business activities1663,348
    9999 - Dormant Company1320,144
    99999 - Dormant Company1016,285
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified927,550
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management614,505
    5248 - Other retail specialised stores52,016
    7260 - Other computer related activities48,089
    7414 - Business & management consultancy413,474
    4533 - Plumbing41,526
    4545 - Other building completion32,598
    7412 - Accounting, auditing; tax consult32,391
    9305 - Other service activities38,858
    41201 - Construction of commercial buildings31,462
    49410 - Freight transport by road32,008
    41202 - Construction of domestic buildings32,127
    4534 - Other building installation32,357
    5244 - Retail furniture household etc.3901
    47990 - Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets31,943
    4542 - Joinery installation3956

Recent Companies

  1. Randomly selected companies from this quarter

    COMPANY NUMBERCOMPANY NAMEINCORPORATION DATE
    07467698 STANHOPE FINANCIAL CONSULTING LIMITED 13 Dec 2010
    07467346 A SIGNIFICANT OTHER LIMITED 13 Dec 2010
    07458085 ASUK LTD 02 Dec 2010
    07470060 COMPUTER INSIGHT LTD 15 Dec 2010
    07464303 AYRE HEATING & PLUMBING LIMITED 08 Dec 2010
    07459164 R & M J LTD 03 Dec 2010
    07459065 A & C BAILIFFS LTD 02 Dec 2010
    07459031 JUNIOR JOCKEYS LTD 02 Dec 2010
    07456753 LUSH (BISHOP AUCKLAND) LIMITED 01 Dec 2010

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