Bognor Regis, West Sussex

2012 Annual Business Confidence Report

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 (2012)

    A total of 258 companies were formed in Bognor Regis in 2012. This total is 13.1% lower than in 2011 and compares poorly to the UK figure of a 8.6% growth compared to 452,870 the previous year.

    YearBognor RegisUK
    2012258491,893
    2011297452,870
    2010222400,358
    2009216362,675
    2008213349,203
    Record Year2011 (297)2012 (491,893)
    New Companies by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2012)

    In the second half of 2012 a total of 110 companies were formed in Bognor Regis. This figure is 20.9% lower than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 6.5%.

    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
    2012110238,743
    2011139224,135
    % change-20.9%6.5%
    Record Year2011 (139)2012 (238,743)
    New Companies by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2012)

    A total of 53 companies were registered in Bognor Regis during the fourth quarter of 2012 (Oct 2012 - Dec 2012).

    This figure is a decrease of 27.4% versus the same period last year (Q4 2011). This figure compares badly to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 9.4% against the same period last year.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2012 - Dec 2012)Bognor RegisUK
    201253119,875
    201173109,623
    % change-27.4%9.4%
    Record Year 2011 (73) 2012 (119,875)
    New Companies by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2012)

    New Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    New companies in 2012172016
    New companies in 2011222625
    % change-22.7%-23.1%-36.0%
    Record Year2003 (28)2011 (26)2011 (25)

Closed Companies (dissolved)

  1. Annual Data (2012)

    A total of 160 companies were dissolved in Bognor Regis in 2012. This total is 20.0% lower than in 2011 and compares unfavourably to the UK figure of 6.6% decrease compared to the previous year.

    YearBognor RegisUK
    2012160293,728
    2011200314,524
    2010177342,233
    2009223533,787
    2008123237,873
    Record Year2009 (223)2009 (533,787)
    Dissolved Companies by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2012)

    In the second half of 2012 a total of 78 companies were dissolved in Bognor Regis. This figure is 17.9% lower than last year, which compares well to the UK wide change of -4.1%.

    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
    201278145,934
    201195152,213
    % change-17.9%-4.1%
    Record Year2011 (95)2009 (244,543)
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2012)

    A total of 40 companies were dissolved in Bognor Regis during the fourth quarter of 2012 (Oct 2012 - Dec 2012).

    This figure is a decrease of 20.0% versus the same period last year (Q4 2011). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw a decrease of 12.4% against the same period last year.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2012 - Dec 2012)Bognor RegisUK
    20124070,026
    20115079,983
    % change-20.0%-12.4%
    Record Year 2011 (50) 2009 (85,139)
    Dissolved Companies by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2012)

    Dissolved Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    Closed companies in 201214179
    Closed companies in 201182418
    % change75.0%-29.2%-50%
    Record Year2006 (18)2011 (24)2011 (18)

Net Company Growth

  1. Annual Data (2012)

    A total of 98 companies were added to the company register for Bognor Regis in 2012. This number represents growth of 33.0% in the total number of active companies, which compares unfavourably to the UK figure of 43.8%.

    This number is 1 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
    201298198,165
    201197138,346
    20104558,125
    2009-7-171,112
    200890111,330
    Record Year2003 (174)2003 (242,541)
    Net Growth by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2012)

    In the second half of 2012 the company register for Bognor Regis increased by 32 companies.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)Bognor RegisUK
    20123292,809
    20114471,922
    Record Year2003 (65)2003 (117,772)
    Net Growth by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2012)

    Net company growth for Bognor Regis during the fourth quarter of 2012 (Oct 2012 - Dec 2012) was 13 companies.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2012 - Dec 2012)Bognor RegisUK
    20121349,849
    20112329,640
    Record Year 2003 (36) 2003 (57,175)
    Net Growth by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2012)

    Net Growth by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    Net growth in 2012337
    Net growth in 20111427
    Record Year2003 (22)1999 (15)2003 (9)

UK Company Share

  1. Annual Data (2012)

    In 2012 Bognor Regis formed 0.1% of all UK companies. This is no change on 2011 when Bognor Regis was responsible for 0.1% of all UK companies.

    YearBognor Regis
    20120.1%
    20110.1%
    20100.1%
    20090.1%
    20080.1%
    Record Year (since 1960)1961 (0.2%)
    Company Share by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2012)

    In the second half of 2012 Bognor Regis formed 0.0% of all UK companies. This is less than the 2011 figure of 0.1%.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)Bognor Regis
    20120.0%
    20110.1%
    20100.1%
    20090.1%
    20080.1%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1961 (0.2%)
    Company Share by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2012)

    In the fourth quarter of 2012, Bognor Regis formed 0.0% of all UK companies.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2012 - Dec 2012)Bognor Regis
    20120.0%
    20110.1%
    20100.1%
    20090.1%
    20080.1%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1960 (0.2%)
    Company Share by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2012)

    Company Share by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    UK formation share in 20120.0%0.0%0.1%
    UK formation share in 20110.1%0.1%0.1%
    % change-35.0%-26.8%-37.7%
    Record Year1962 (0.3%)1972 (0.2%)1960 (0.5%)

Director Age

  1. Annual Data (2012)

    The average age of a director in 2012 was 44.0.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 5.6% compared to the UK figure of 3.8%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 8.4% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.

    Director Age by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2012)

    The average age of a director in the second half of 2012 was 42.4.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 6.7% compared to the UK figure of 4.3%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 4.5% compared to the UK figure of 4.0%.

    Director Age by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2012)

    The average age of a director in the fourth quarter of 2012 was 42.0.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 10.0% compared to the UK figure of 4.4%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 8.0% compared to the UK figure of 3.9%.

    Director Age by Quarter

Director Gender

  1. Annual Data (2012)

    The record year for female directors in Bognor Regis was 1860 when 35.7% of all directors were female.

    The percentage of female directors in Bognor Regis in 2012 was 33.8%. The average for the UK during this time was 29.9%

    Director Gender by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2012)

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

    33.1% of all director appointments in Bognor Regis in the second half of 2012 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.5% for the same period.

    Director Gender by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2012)

    The record fourth quarter for female directors in Bognor Regis was in 1977 when 31.2% of all directors were female.

    39.0% of all director appointments in Bognor Regis in the fourth quarter of 2012 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 2011-Dec 2012)

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

    wordpercentageuk worduk percentage
    SUSSEX1.78%CONSULTING5.15%
    MANAGEMENT1.58%MANAGEMENT4.78%
    DESIGN0.99%CONSULTANCY3.31%
    SYSTEMS0.99%PROPERTY2.40%
    ASSOCIATES0.99%TRADING2.03%
    M0.79%DESIGN1.86%
    PROPERTY0.79%ASSOCIATES1.82%
    D0.79%ENGINEERING1.79%
    FOCUS0.79%BUSINESS1.76%
    BUILDING0.79%CONSULTANTS1.75%
    B0.59%CONSTRUCTION1.69%
    CONTRACTORS0.59%LONDON1.69%
    FOR0.59%MEDIA1.69%
    HOME0.59%GLOBAL1.59%
    TRANSPORT0.59%J1.57%
    CONSULTANTS0.59%INVESTMENTS1.46%
    SECURITY0.59%IT1.43%
    GARDEN0.59%CARE1.39%
    LOVE0.59%PROPERTIES1.34%
    CHICHESTER0.59%M1.26%
    ROAD0.59%BUILDING1.23%
    IN0.59%ENTERPRISES1.21%
    MARKETING0.59%TRAINING1.18%
    SUPPLIES0.59%ELECTRICAL1.17%
    CONSTRUCTION0.59%SECURITY1.17%

SIC Data

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

    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied127236,139
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified4252,427
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management1330,396
    99999 - Dormant Company1140,648
    96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified922,058
    43220 - Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation84,045
    43390 - Other building completion and finishing84,882
    56103 - Take-away food shops and mobile food stands75,132
    62020 - Information technology consultancy activities723,256
    41100 - Development of building projects77,980
    41202 - Construction of domestic buildings74,882
    43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified76,419
    56101 - Licensed restaurants66,400
    86900 - Other human health activities67,866
    98000 - Residents property management64,377
    47190 - Other retail sale in non-specialised stores62,997
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified615,572
    28290 - Manufacture of other general-purpose machinery not elsewhere classified6111
    74990 - Non-trading company513,808
    32990 - Other manufacturing not elsewhere classified52,834

Recent Companies

  1. Randomly selected companies from this quarter

    COMPANY NUMBERCOMPANY NAMEINCORPORATION DATE
    08279389 RACHEL BENNETT LIMITED 02 Nov 2012
    08284447 SIGILS INTELLIGENCE LTD 07 Nov 2012
    08288268 WE LOVE PRIVATE NUMBERS LIMITED 09 Nov 2012
    08288693 LASERPYRO SPECTACULARS LIMITED 12 Nov 2012
    08289305 UK CHILD FOCUS LIMITED 12 Nov 2012
    08295443 P.A. FIRE SYSTEMS LIMITED 15 Nov 2012
    08296201 KEITH ENGINEERING SERVICES LTD 16 Nov 2012
    08296505 SUSSEX MOTOR FINANCE LIMITED 16 Nov 2012
    08299621 FOUNDRY MOTORCYCLE LIMITED 20 Nov 2012
    08299910 HOME & DRY SUSSEX LIMITED 20 Nov 2012
    08301644 DIRECT TO HOME LTD 21 Nov 2012
    08302631 ACHIEVE DRIVING TUITION LTD 21 Nov 2012
    08308880 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY AND STORAGE LIMITED 27 Nov 2012
    08282209 PLAIN WHITE JACKS LTD 06 Nov 2012
    08282285 ATPLET LTD 06 Nov 2012
    08288795 TRADES-DIRECT- LIMITED 12 Nov 2012
    08290202 DESIGN MODEL LTD 12 Nov 2012
    08291891 TEHEE LIMITED 13 Nov 2012
    08297489 SOUND INVESTMENT AUDIO VISUAL LIMITED 19 Nov 2012
    08310065 FREE YOUR PHONE LIMITED 27 Nov 2012

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