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Bognor Regis, West Sussex

2011 Annual Business Confidence Report

Headlines

  • 2011 was a record year for company registrations in Bognor Regis when compared to any year in history.
  • The second half of 2011 saw a new record in company registrations in Bognor Regis when compared to any previous second half year.
  • Q4 2011 saw a new record in company registrations in Bognor Regis when compared to any previous Q4.
  • December 2011 saw a new record in company registrations in Bognor Regis when compared to any previous December.
  • The second half of 2011 saw a new record in company closures in Bognor Regis when compared to any previous second half year.
  • Q4 2011 saw a new record in company closures in Bognor Regis when compared to any previous Q4.
  • December 2011 saw a new record in company closures in Bognor Regis when compared to any previous December.
  • November 2011 saw a new record in company closures in Bognor Regis 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 Bognor Regis when compared to any year in history.

    A total of 297 companies were formed in Bognor Regis in 2011. This total is 33.8% higher than in 2010 and compares favourably to the UK figure of a 13.1% growth compared to 400,358 the previous year.

    YearBognor RegisUK
    2011297452,870
    2010222400,358
    2009216362,675
    2008213349,203
    2007241457,649
    Record Year2011 (297)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 Bognor Regis when compared to any previous second half year.

    In the second half of 2011 a total of 139 companies were formed in Bognor Regis. This figure is 26.4% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide figure of 14.0%.

    The highest total for a second half year in Bognor Regis occurred in 2011 when a total of 139 were formed.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)Bognor RegisUK
    2011139224,135
    2010110196,609
    % change26.4%14.0%
    Record Year2011 (139)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 Bognor Regis when compared to any previous Q4.

    A total of 73 companies were registered in Bognor Regis during the fourth quarter of 2011 (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011).

    This figure is an increase of 37.7% 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)Bognor RegisUK
    201173109,623
    20105395,117
    % change37.7%15.3%
    Record Year 2011 (73) 2011 (109,623)
    New Companies by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2011)

    December 2011 saw a new record in company registrations in Bognor Regis when compared to any previous December.

    New Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    New companies in 2011222625
    New companies in 201026198
    % change-15.4%36.8%212.5%
    Record Year2003 (28)2002 (26)2011 (25)

Closed Companies (dissolved)

  1. Annual Data (2011)

    A total of 200 companies were dissolved in Bognor Regis in 2011. This total is 13.0% higher than in 2010 and compares favourably to the UK figure of 8.1% decrease compared to the previous year.

    YearBognor RegisUK
    2011200314,523
    2010177342,232
    2009223533,773
    2008123237,901
    2007112220,295
    Record Year2009 (223)2009 (533,773)
    Dissolved Companies by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2011)

    The second half of 2011 saw a new record in company closures in Bognor Regis when compared to any previous second half year.

    In the second half of 2011 a total of 95 companies were dissolved in Bognor Regis. This figure is 11.8% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of -7.5%.

    The highest total for a second half year in Bognor Regis occurred in 2011 when a total of 95 were closed.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)Bognor RegisUK
    201195152,213
    201085164,601
    % change11.8%-7.5%
    Record Year2011 (95)2009 (244,537)
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2011)

    Q4 2011 saw a new record in company closures in Bognor Regis when compared to any previous Q4.

    A total of 50 companies were dissolved in Bognor Regis during the fourth quarter of 2011 (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011).

    This figure is an increase of 31.6% versus the same period last year (Q4 2010). This figure compares poorly 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)Bognor RegisUK
    20115079,983
    20103876,896
    % change31.6%4.0%
    Record Year 2011 (50) 2009 (85,136)
    Dissolved Companies by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2011)

    December 2011 saw a new record in company closures in Bognor Regis when compared to any previous December.

    November 2011 saw a new record in company closures in Bognor Regis when compared to any previous November.

    Dissolved Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    Closed companies in 201182418
    Closed companies in 201016148
    % change-50.0%71.4%125%
    Record Year2006 (18)2011 (24)2011 (18)

Net Company Growth

  1. Annual Data (2011)

    A total of 97 companies were added to the company register for Bognor Regis in 2011. This number represents growth of 43.7% in the total number of active companies, which compares favourably to the UK figure of 34.6%.

    This number is 52 companies higher than the previous year.

    The highest net company growth figure ever seen in one year came in 2003 when the Bognor Regis company register grew by 174 companies.

    YearBognor RegisUK
    201197138,347
    20104558,126
    2009-7-171,098
    200890111,302
    2007129237,354
    Record Year2003 (174)2003 (242,543)
    Net Growth by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2011)

    In the second half of 2011 the company register for Bognor Regis increased by 44 companies.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)Bognor RegisUK
    20114471,922
    20102532,008
    Record Year2003 (65)2003 (117,772)
    Net Growth by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2011)

    Net company growth for Bognor Regis during the fourth quarter of 2011 (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011) was 23 companies.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011)Bognor RegisUK
    20112329,640
    20101518,221
    Record Year 2003 (36) 2003 (57,175)
    Net Growth by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2011)

    Net Growth by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    Net growth in 20111427
    Net growth in 20101050
    Record Year2003 (22)1999 (15)2001 (9)

UK Company Share

  1. Annual Data (2011)

    In 2011 Bognor Regis formed 0.1% of all UK companies. This is no change on 2010 when Bognor Regis was responsible for 0.1% of all UK companies.

    YearBognor Regis
    20110.1%
    20100.1%
    20090.1%
    20080.1%
    20070.1%
    Record Year (since 1960)1961 (0.2%)
    Company Share by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2011)

    In the second half of 2011 Bognor Regis formed 0.1% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2010 figure of 0.1%.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)Bognor Regis
    20110.1%
    20100.1%
    20090.1%
    20080.1%
    20070.1%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1961 (0.2%)
    Company Share by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2011)

    In the fourth quarter of 2011, Bognor Regis formed 0.1% of all UK companies.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011)Bognor Regis
    20110.1%
    20100.1%
    20090.1%
    20080.1%
    20070.1%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1960 (0.2%)
    Company Share by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2011)

    Company Share by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    UK formation share in 20110.1%0.1%0.1%
    UK formation share in 20100.1%0.1%0.0%
    % change-26.5%16.6%176.9%
    Record Year1962 (0.3%)1972 (0.2%)1960 (0.5%)

Director Age

  1. Annual Data (2011)

    The average age of a director in 2011 was 45.1.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.1% compared to the UK figure of 3.7%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 5.7% 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 44.8.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.5% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 6.0% 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 45.7.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 4.7% compared to the UK figure of 4.2%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 8.5% 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 Bognor Regis was 1857 when 36.4% of all directors were female.

    The percentage of female directors in Bognor Regis in 2011 was 39.4%. 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 Bognor Regis was 1860 when 42.9% of all directors were female.

    31.1% of all director appointments in Bognor Regis 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 Bognor Regis was in 1977 when 31.1% of all directors were female.

    35.2% of all director appointments in Bognor Regis 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
    PLUMBING1.24%CONSULTING5.07%
    TRAINING1.07%MANAGEMENT4.74%
    SOLAR0.89%CONSULTANCY3.26%
    MANAGEMENT0.89%PROPERTY2.37%
    RTM0.89%TRADING2.07%
    SUSSEX0.89%DESIGN1.92%
    TRADING0.71%ASSOCIATES1.86%
    CONSULTING0.71%ENGINEERING1.78%
    HEATING0.71%BUSINESS1.78%
    GAS0.71%CONSULTANTS1.76%
    MAINTENANCE0.53%CONSTRUCTION1.73%
    PROTECTION0.53%MEDIA1.71%
    CHICHESTER0.53%LONDON1.63%
    WORLD0.53%J1.51%
    BOGNOR0.53%INVESTMENTS1.48%
    REGIS0.53%GLOBAL1.46%
    ENGINEERING0.53%IT1.41%
    SHOP0.53%CARE1.39%
    COURT0.53%PROPERTIES1.29%
    GARDENS0.53%ELECTRICAL1.29%
    CARPENTRY0.53%M1.27%
    JOINERY0.53%BUILDING1.26%
    DIGITAL0.53%ENERGY1.25%
    REGIS)0.53%S1.20%
    YOUTH0.53%ENTERPRISES1.20%

SIC Data

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

    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied110205,525
    7487 - Other business activities3657,052
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified1832,483
    9999 - Dormant Company1120,199
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management717,765
    74990 - Non-trading company68,929
    7260 - Other computer related activities67,667
    56103 - Take-away food shops and mobile food stands62,264
    86900 - Other human health activities64,457
    9305 - Other service activities69,492
    4521 - General construction & civil engineering65,558
    62090 - Other information technology service activities57,493
    43220 - Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation52,372
    45200 - Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles52,452
    99999 - Dormant Company521,846
    4533 - Plumbing41,374
    7414 - Business & management consultancy413,034
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified48,671
    47190 - Other retail sale in non-specialised stores41,558
    47710 - Retail sale of clothing in specialised stores31,402

Recent Companies

  1. Randomly selected companies from this quarter

    COMPANY NUMBERCOMPANY NAMEINCORPORATION DATE
    07867815 VINTAGE EXCELLENCE LTD 01 Dec 2011
    07872058 TUMMY YUMMY'S LTD 06 Dec 2011
    07874411 SUSSEX EDUCATION TRUST LTD 07 Dec 2011
    07875204 OFFICETEC (BOGNOR REGIS) LIMITED 08 Dec 2011
    07878228 BETES LEISURE LIMITED 12 Dec 2011
    07880413 CUSTOMER BRIDGE LTD 13 Dec 2011
    07882137 ECLIPSE IPL LIMITED 14 Dec 2011
    07885461 NORTHBROOK BOWER (BISHOPS WALTHAM) RTM COMPANY LIMITED 16 Dec 2011
    07887167 FLAWLESS FEATURES LIMITED 20 Dec 2011
    07888958 MHC ARUNDEL LIMITED 21 Dec 2011
    07888969 WORLD BOOK MINISTRIES LIMITED 21 Dec 2011
    07889767 SOUTH LEISURE LTD 22 Dec 2011
    07890120 PEBBLES PROPERTY COMPANY LTD 22 Dec 2011
    07892929 SHOP AND DROP LIMITED 28 Dec 2011
    OC370345 MARICOL SHOES LLP 01 Dec 2011
    07872735 HEADCHECK LIMITED 06 Dec 2011
    07878056 PEREIRA PRODUCTIONS LTD 12 Dec 2011
    07880457 MITRE JOINERY LTD 13 Dec 2011
    07884484 SANYANG LIMITED 16 Dec 2011
    07884907 TODDINGTON BREEDING LIMITED 16 Dec 2011
    07889504 SAXTON TRADING LIMITED 21 Dec 2011
    07892983 BIKE-PULLWAY (UK) LTD 28 Dec 2011
    07893187 INDUSTRY SAFETY CONSULTANTS LIMITED 29 Dec 2011
    07893357 THEME PARTY UK LIMITED 29 Dec 2011
    07894352 HOLLYMAN ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS * LTD 30 Dec 2011

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