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Burton-On-Trent, Staffordshire

2011 Annual Business Confidence Report

Headlines

  • 2011 was a record year for company registrations in Burton-On-Trent when compared to any year in history.
  • The second half of 2011 saw a new record in company registrations in Burton-On-Trent when compared to any previous second half year.
  • November 2011 saw a new record in company registrations in Burton-On-Trent when compared to any previous November.
  • December 2011 saw a new record in company closures in Burton-On-Trent when compared to any previous December.
  • November 2011 saw a new record in company closures in Burton-On-Trent 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 Burton-On-Trent when compared to any year in history.

    A total of 488 companies were formed in Burton-On-Trent in 2011. This total is 11.7% higher than in 2010 and compares equally to the UK figure of a 13.1% growth compared to 400,358 the previous year.

    YearBurton-On-TrentUK
    2011488452,870
    2010437400,358
    2009389362,675
    2008377349,203
    2007441457,649
    Record Year2011 (488)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 Burton-On-Trent when compared to any previous second half year.

    In the second half of 2011 a total of 242 companies were formed in Burton-On-Trent. This figure is 17.5% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide figure of 14.0%.

    The highest total for a second half year in Burton-On-Trent occurred in 2011 when a total of 242 were formed.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)Burton-On-TrentUK
    2011242224,135
    2010206196,609
    % change17.5%14.0%
    Record Year2011 (242)2011 (224,135)
    New Companies by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2011)

    A total of 105 companies were registered in Burton-On-Trent during the fourth quarter of 2011 (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011).

    This figure is an increase of 1.9% versus the same period last year (Q4 2010). This figure compares badly 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)Burton-On-TrentUK
    2011105109,623
    201010395,117
    % change1.9%15.3%
    Record Year 2003 (107) 2011 (109,623)
    New Companies by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2011)

    November 2011 saw a new record in company registrations in Burton-On-Trent when compared to any previous November.

    New Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    New companies in 2011344328
    New companies in 2010384025
    % change-10.5%7.5%12.0%
    Record Year2008 (45)2011 (43)2003 (32)

Closed Companies (dissolved)

  1. Annual Data (2011)

    A total of 285 companies were dissolved in Burton-On-Trent in 2011. This total is 16.9% lower than in 2010 and compares unfavourably to the UK figure of 8.1% decrease compared to the previous year.

    YearBurton-On-TrentUK
    2011285314,523
    2010343342,232
    2009386533,773
    2008196237,901
    2007188220,295
    Record Year2009 (386)2009 (533,773)
    Dissolved Companies by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2011)

    In the second half of 2011 a total of 133 companies were dissolved in Burton-On-Trent. This figure is 9.9% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of -7.5%.

    The highest total for a second half year in Burton-On-Trent occurred in 2009 when a total of 193 were closed.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)Burton-On-TrentUK
    2011133152,213
    2010121164,601
    % change9.9%-7.5%
    Record Year2009 (193)2009 (244,537)
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2011)

    A total of 75 companies were dissolved in Burton-On-Trent 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)Burton-On-TrentUK
    20117579,983
    20105776,896
    % change31.6%4.0%
    Record Year 2009 (85) 2009 (85,136)
    Dissolved Companies by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2011)

    December 2011 saw a new record in company closures in Burton-On-Trent when compared to any previous December.

    November 2011 saw a new record in company closures in Burton-On-Trent when compared to any previous November.

    Dissolved Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    Closed companies in 2011153624
    Closed companies in 2010162615
    % change-6.3%38.5%60%
    Record Year2009 (30)2011 (36)2011 (24)

Net Company Growth

  1. Annual Data (2011)

    A total of 203 companies were added to the company register for Burton-On-Trent in 2011. This number represents growth of 46.5% in the total number of active companies, which compares favourably to the UK figure of 34.6%.

    This number is 109 companies higher than the previous year.

    The highest net company growth figure ever seen in one year came in 2007 when the Burton-On-Trent company register grew by 253 companies.

    YearBurton-On-TrentUK
    2011203138,347
    20109458,126
    20093-171,098
    2008181111,302
    2007253237,354
    Record Year2007 (253)2003 (242,543)
    Net Growth by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2011)

    In the second half of 2011 the company register for Burton-On-Trent increased by 109 companies.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)Burton-On-TrentUK
    201110971,922
    20108532,008
    Record Year2002 (111)2003 (117,772)
    Net Growth by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2011)

    Net company growth for Burton-On-Trent during the fourth quarter of 2011 (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011) was 30 companies.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011)Burton-On-TrentUK
    20113029,640
    20104618,221
    Record Year 2003 (59) 2003 (57,175)
    Net Growth by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2011)

    Net Growth by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    Net growth in 20111974
    Net growth in 2010221410
    Record Year2008 (39)2002 (28)2005 (21)

UK Company Share

  1. Annual Data (2011)

    In 2011 Burton-On-Trent formed 0.1% of all UK companies. This is no change on 2010 when Burton-On-Trent was responsible for 0.1% of all UK companies.

    YearBurton-On-Trent
    20110.1%
    20100.1%
    20090.1%
    20080.1%
    20070.1%
    Record Year (since 1960)1965 (0.3%)
    Company Share by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2011)

    In the second half of 2011 Burton-On-Trent formed 0.1% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2010 figure of 0.1%.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)Burton-On-Trent
    20110.1%
    20100.1%
    20090.1%
    20080.1%
    20070.1%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1975 (0.2%)
    Company Share by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2011)

    In the fourth quarter of 2011, Burton-On-Trent formed 0.1% of all UK companies.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011)Burton-On-Trent
    20110.1%
    20100.1%
    20090.1%
    20080.1%
    20070.1%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1961 (0.3%)
    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%0.1%
    % change-22.3%-8.5%-0.7%
    Record Year1975 (0.3%)1961 (0.5%)1965 (0.4%)

Director Age

  1. Annual Data (2011)

    The average age of a director in 2011 was 45.6.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 2.3% compared to the UK figure of 3.7%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 4.5% 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 44.9.

    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 4.4% 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 44.0.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.3% compared to the UK figure of 4.2%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.6% 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 Burton-On-Trent was 1857 when 36.4% of all directors were female.

    The percentage of female directors in Burton-On-Trent in 2011 was 31.3%. 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 Burton-On-Trent was 1860 when 42.9% of all directors were female.

    26.4% of all director appointments in Burton-On-Trent 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 Burton-On-Trent was in 1977 when 31.1% of all directors were female.

    27.3% of all director appointments in Burton-On-Trent 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
    BURTON1.29%CONSULTING5.07%
    ENGINEERING1.29%MANAGEMENT4.74%
    CONSULTANCY1.17%CONSULTANCY3.26%
    M1.05%PROPERTY2.37%
    ELECTRICAL0.94%TRADING2.07%
    MANAGEMENT0.94%DESIGN1.92%
    (BURTON)0.82%ASSOCIATES1.86%
    CONSULTING0.82%ENGINEERING1.78%
    ASSOCIATES0.70%BUSINESS1.78%
    CARE0.70%CONSULTANTS1.76%
    BEAUTY0.70%CONSTRUCTION1.73%
    BUSINESS0.70%MEDIA1.71%
    HAIR0.70%LONDON1.63%
    BUILDING0.70%J1.51%
    J0.70%INVESTMENTS1.48%
    PROPERTIES0.70%GLOBAL1.46%
    SPIRIT0.58%IT1.41%
    CLEANING0.58%CARE1.39%
    P0.58%PROPERTIES1.29%
    TRAINING0.58%ELECTRICAL1.29%
    MEDICAL0.47%M1.27%
    CONSULTANTS0.47%BUILDING1.26%
    (MIDLANDS)0.47%ENERGY1.25%
    SAFETY0.47%S1.20%
    TRADE0.47%ENTERPRISES1.20%

SIC Data

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

    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied174205,525
    7487 - Other business activities3657,052
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified318,671
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management2917,765
    9999 - Dormant Company1920,199
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified1832,483
    7414 - Business & management consultancy1313,034
    99999 - Dormant Company1321,846
    96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified1111,768
    86900 - Other human health activities104,457
    7499 - Non-trading company89,957
    62020 - Information technology consultancy activities812,072
    45200 - Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles82,452
    7222 - Other software consultancy and supply77,398
    49410 - Freight transport by road72,392
    96020 - Hairdressing and other beauty treatment72,380
    4521 - General construction & civil engineering75,558
    7260 - Other computer related activities77,667
    8514 - Other human health activities72,637
    47990 - Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets62,699

Recent Companies

  1. Randomly selected companies from this quarter

    COMPANY NUMBERCOMPANY NAMEINCORPORATION DATE
    07837104 AM TRANSPORT (BURTON) LTD 07 Nov 2011
    07840079 HANDLESNKNOBS LIMITED 09 Nov 2011
    07849094 THE WYGGESTON LTD 16 Nov 2011
    07851720 HENS FOR HIRE LIMITED 17 Nov 2011
    07856052 SPS ALL ROUND SERVICE LTD 22 Nov 2011
    07857284 BUMBLE-BEE BRUSHES LTD 23 Nov 2011
    07865918 BMR FITNESS LTD 30 Nov 2011
    OC369637 LIBERA PARTNERS LLP 09 Nov 2011
    07833035 D J TYRES & EXHAUSTS LIMITED 02 Nov 2011
    07834227 DK PRODUCTIVITY SOLUTIONS LIMITED 03 Nov 2011
    07834918 MEDLEGAL CONSULTING LTD 04 Nov 2011
    07835954 NEO HUMANISTIC FOUNDATION 04 Nov 2011
    07836685 CLUTCH PARTS LIMITED 07 Nov 2011
    07845419 SWIFT MEDICAL AGENCY LIMITED 11 Nov 2011
    07850886 ZEN GLOBAL BRANDS LIMITED 17 Nov 2011
    07853076 DIAMOND SERVICE LIMITED 18 Nov 2011
    07857587 TICKNALL SOLAR LTD 23 Nov 2011
    07857990 HBB RELOCATION SERVICES LIMITED 23 Nov 2011
    07860394 JAYEL ENTERPRISES LTD 25 Nov 2011
    07860621 NW INVESTIGATIONS LTD 25 Nov 2011
    07860956 HBB FUNDING LIMITED 25 Nov 2011
    07861935 TRADE BEDS LTD 28 Nov 2011
    07864296 YELLOW SKY LIMITED 29 Nov 2011
    07858961 GLOBAL WELDING SITE SERVICES LTD 24 Nov 2011
    07863954 ID DRUMEV SERVICES LIMITED 29 Nov 2011