Cambridgeshire
Q1 2013 Business Confidence Report
NOTICE: We have improved our calculations of the statistics in these reports, so some figures and records may not match previous reports.
Headlines
- Q1 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Cambridgeshire when compared to any previous Q1.
- Q1 2013 was a record quarter for company registrations in Cambridgeshire when compared to any quarter in history.
- Q1 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Cambridgeshire when compared to any previous Q1.
- Q1 2013 was a record quarter for company registrations in Cambridgeshire when compared to any quarter in history.
- February 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Cambridgeshire when compared to any previous February.
- January 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Cambridgeshire when compared to any previous January.
- February 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Cambridgeshire when compared to any previous February.
- January 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Cambridgeshire when compared to any previous January.
- February 2013 saw a new record in company closures in Cambridgeshire when compared to any previous February.
- January 2013 saw a new record in company closures in Cambridgeshire when compared to any previous January.
- February 2013 saw a new record in company closures in Cambridgeshire when compared to any previous February.
- January 2013 saw a new record in company closures in Cambridgeshire when compared to any previous January.
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New Company Registrations
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2013)
Q1 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Cambridgeshire when compared to any previous Q1.
Q1 2013 was a record quarter for company registrations in Cambridgeshire when compared to any quarter in history.
Q1 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Cambridgeshire when compared to any previous Q1.
Q1 2013 was a record quarter for company registrations in Cambridgeshire when compared to any quarter in history.
A total of 1,396 companies were registered in Cambridgeshire during the first quarter of 2013 (Jan 2013 - Mar 2013).
This figure is an increase of 8.3% versus the same period last year (Q1 2012). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 2.5% against the same period last year.
first quarter (Jan 2013 - Mar 2013) Cambridgeshire UK 2013 1,396 134,802 2012 1,289 131,491 % change 8.3% 2.5% Record Year 2013 (1,396) 2007 (166,814) New Companies by Quarter
A total of 1,396 companies were registered in Cambridgeshire during the first quarter of 2013 (Jan 2013 - Mar 2013).
This figure is an increase of 8.3% versus the same period last year (Q1 2012). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 2.5% against the same period last year.
first quarter (Jan 2013 - Mar 2013) Cambridgeshire UK 2013 1,396 134,802 2012 1,289 131,491 % change 8.3% 2.5% Record Year 2013 (1,396) 2007 (166,814) New Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Jan, Feb & Mar 2013)
February 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Cambridgeshire when compared to any previous February.
January 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Cambridgeshire when compared to any previous January.
February 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Cambridgeshire when compared to any previous February.
January 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Cambridgeshire when compared to any previous January.
New Companies by Month
New Companies by Month
January February March New companies in 2013 461 428 507 New companies in 2012 393 396 500 % change 17.3% 8.1% 1.4% Record Year 2013 (461) 2013 (428) 2007 (601) January February March New companies in 2013 461 428 507 New companies in 2012 393 396 500 % change 17.3% 8.1% 1.4% Record Year 2013 (461) 2013 (428) 2007 (601)
Closed Companies (dissolved)
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2013)
A total of 827 companies were dissolved in Cambridgeshire during the first quarter of 2013 (Jan 2013 - Mar 2013).
This figure is an increase of 50.4% versus the same period last year (Q1 2012). This figure compares poorly to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 15.3% against the same period last year.
first quarter (Jan 2013 - Mar 2013) Cambridgeshire UK 2013 827 77,914 2012 550 67,576 % change 50.4% 15.3% Record Year 2009 (891) 2009 (108,066) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
A total of 827 companies were dissolved in Cambridgeshire during the first quarter of 2013 (Jan 2013 - Mar 2013).
This figure is an increase of 50.4% versus the same period last year (Q1 2012). This figure compares poorly to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 15.3% against the same period last year.
first quarter (Jan 2013 - Mar 2013) Cambridgeshire UK 2013 827 77,914 2012 550 67,576 % change 50.4% 15.3% Record Year 2009 (891) 2009 (108,066) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Jan, Feb & Mar 2013)
February 2013 saw a new record in company closures in Cambridgeshire when compared to any previous February.
January 2013 saw a new record in company closures in Cambridgeshire when compared to any previous January.
February 2013 saw a new record in company closures in Cambridgeshire when compared to any previous February.
January 2013 saw a new record in company closures in Cambridgeshire when compared to any previous January.
Dissolved Companies by Month
Dissolved Companies by Month
January February March Closed companies in 2013 313 278 236 Closed companies in 2012 188 195 167 % change 66.5% 42.6% 41% Record Year 2013 (313) 2013 (278) 2009 (476) January February March Closed companies in 2013 313 278 236 Closed companies in 2012 188 195 167 % change 66.5% 42.6% 41% Record Year 2013 (313) 2013 (278) 2009 (476)
Net Company Growth
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2013)
Net company growth for Cambridgeshire during the first quarter of 2013 (Jan 2013 - Mar 2013) was 569 companies.
first quarter (Jan 2013 - Mar 2013) Cambridgeshire UK 2013 569 56,888 2012 739 63,915 Record Year 2007 (816) 2007 (111,282) Net Growth by Quarter
Net company growth for Cambridgeshire during the first quarter of 2013 (Jan 2013 - Mar 2013) was 569 companies.
first quarter (Jan 2013 - Mar 2013) Cambridgeshire UK 2013 569 56,888 2012 739 63,915 Record Year 2007 (816) 2007 (111,282) Net Growth by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Jan, Feb & Mar 2013)
Net Growth by Month
Net Growth by Month
January February March Net growth in 2013 148 150 271 Net growth in 2012 205 201 333 Record Year 2012 (205) 2005 (283) 2007 (452) January February March Net growth in 2013 148 150 271 Net growth in 2012 205 201 333 Record Year 2012 (205) 2005 (283) 2007 (452)
UK Company Share
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2013)
In the first quarter of 2013, Cambridgeshire formed 1.0% of all UK companies.
first quarter (Jan 2013 - Mar 2013) Cambridgeshire 2013 1.0% 2012 1.0% 2011 1.0% 2010 1.0% 2009 1.0% Record Year (since 1960) 1993 (1.1%) Company Share by Quarter
In the first quarter of 2013, Cambridgeshire formed 1.0% of all UK companies.
first quarter (Jan 2013 - Mar 2013) Cambridgeshire 2013 1.0% 2012 1.0% 2011 1.0% 2010 1.0% 2009 1.0% Record Year (since 1960) 1993 (1.1%) Company Share by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Jan, Feb & Mar 2013)
Company Share by Month
Company Share by Month
January February March UK formation share in 2013 1.0% 1.0% 1.1% UK formation share in 2012 1.0% 0.9% 1.0% % change 5.2% 7.3% 4.8% Record Year 1992 (1.2%) 2005 (1.3%) 1991 (1.4%) January February March UK formation share in 2013 1.0% 1.0% 1.1% UK formation share in 2012 1.0% 0.9% 1.0% % change 5.2% 7.3% 4.8% Record Year 1992 (1.2%) 2005 (1.3%) 1991 (1.4%)
Director Age
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2013)
The average age of a director in the first quarter of 2013 was 44.7.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.7% compared to the UK figure of 5.8%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.2% compared to the UK figure of 1.8%.
Director Age by Quarter
The average age of a director in the first quarter of 2013 was 44.7.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.7% compared to the UK figure of 5.8%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.2% compared to the UK figure of 1.8%.
Director Age by Quarter
Director Gender
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2013)
The record first quarter for female directors in Cambridgeshire was in 2007 when 31.1% of all directors were female.
27.1% of all director appointments in Cambridgeshire in the first quarter of 2013 were female. This compares to a UK average of 28.1% for the same period.
Director Gender by Quarter
The record first quarter for female directors in Cambridgeshire was in 2007 when 31.1% of all directors were female.
27.1% of all director appointments in Cambridgeshire in the first quarter of 2013 were female. This compares to a UK average of 28.1% for the same period.
Director Gender by Quarter
Naming Trends
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Previous 12 months (Mar 2012-Mar 2013)
Excluding: LIMITED, LTD, &, UK, SERVICES, THE, (UK), AND, LTD., A, LLP, SOLUTIONS, COMPANY, OF.
word percentage uk word uk percentage CAMBRIDGE 2.71% CONSULTING 5.18% CONSULTING 1.98% MANAGEMENT 4.79% MANAGEMENT 1.96% CONSULTANCY 3.31% CONSULTANCY 1.30% PROPERTY 2.44% CLUB 1.26% TRADING 2.05% WHITE 1.19% DESIGN 1.80% COUNTRY 1.18% ENGINEERING 1.78% SANDS 1.11% BUSINESS 1.78% PROPERTY 0.84% ASSOCIATES 1.75% CONSULTANTS 0.84% LONDON 1.73% BUSINESS 0.77% CONSULTANTS 1.70% J 0.73% CONSTRUCTION 1.70% ASSOCIATES 0.72% MEDIA 1.63% TRADING 0.70% GLOBAL 1.58% DESIGN 0.67% J 1.56% CARE 0.58% CARE 1.46% ENGINEERING 0.56% IT 1.42% TRAINING 0.56% INVESTMENTS 1.42% DEVELOPMENTS 0.55% PROPERTIES 1.36% CONSTRUCTION 0.55% M 1.26% M 0.53% BUILDING 1.21% MEDIA 0.53% ENTERPRISES 1.19% HOUSE 0.53% ELECTRICAL 1.18% (PETERBOROUGH) 0.51% TRAINING 1.17% SYSTEMS 0.49% SECURITY 1.15% word percentage uk word uk percentage CAMBRIDGE 2.70% CONSULTING 5.19% MANAGEMENT 2.01% MANAGEMENT 4.79% CONSULTING 1.98% CONSULTANCY 3.32% CONSULTANCY 1.30% PROPERTY 2.45% CLUB 1.26% TRADING 2.05% WHITE 1.19% DESIGN 1.80% COUNTRY 1.18% ENGINEERING 1.78% SANDS 1.11% BUSINESS 1.78% CONSULTANTS 0.84% ASSOCIATES 1.75% PROPERTY 0.82% LONDON 1.73% BUSINESS 0.77% CONSULTANTS 1.70% J 0.73% CONSTRUCTION 1.70% ASSOCIATES 0.72% MEDIA 1.63% TRADING 0.70% GLOBAL 1.58% DESIGN 0.67% J 1.56% CARE 0.58% CARE 1.47% ENGINEERING 0.56% IT 1.42% TRAINING 0.56% INVESTMENTS 1.41% DEVELOPMENTS 0.55% PROPERTIES 1.36% CONSTRUCTION 0.53% M 1.26% M 0.53% BUILDING 1.21% MEDIA 0.53% ENTERPRISES 1.19% HOUSE 0.53% ELECTRICAL 1.18% (PETERBOROUGH) 0.51% TRAINING 1.18% SYSTEMS 0.49% SECURITY 1.15%
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 1,759 232,560 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 417 55,469 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 390 33,439 99999 - Dormant Company 355 44,156 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 255 25,414 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 191 24,207 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 191 16,712 62090 - Other information technology service activities 144 12,879 74990 - Non-trading company 126 14,226 62012 - Business and domestic software development 123 8,275 86900 - Other human health activities 91 8,698 49410 - Freight transport by road 88 6,019 41202 - Construction of domestic buildings 85 5,554 41100 - Development of building projects 79 8,901 69201 - Accounting and auditing activities 74 6,740 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 73 7,407 85590 - Other education not elsewhere classified 70 5,212 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 67 7,155 45200 - Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles 67 4,817 68320 - Management of real estate on a fee or contract basis 67 5,236 sic code number of companies uk companies None Supplied 1,756 232,252 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 417 55,321 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 389 33,533 99999 - Dormant Company 350 44,046 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 253 25,461 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 190 16,693 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 190 24,177 62090 - Other information technology service activities 144 12,890 74990 - Non-trading company 126 14,180 62012 - Business and domestic software development 125 8,286 86900 - Other human health activities 92 8,710 49410 - Freight transport by road 88 6,020 41202 - Construction of domestic buildings 86 5,565 41100 - Development of building projects 79 8,933 69201 - Accounting and auditing activities 75 6,739 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 73 7,435 85590 - Other education not elsewhere classified 70 5,213 45200 - Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles 68 4,825 68320 - Management of real estate on a fee or contract basis 67 5,237 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 66 7,166
Recent Companies
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Randomly selected companies from this quarter
COMPANY NUMBER COMPANY NAME INCORPORATION DATE 08350648 CUBENDO LIMITED 08 Jan 2013 08358315 CAMBRIDGE LABORATORY PRODUCTS LTD 14 Jan 2013 08369121 STOBBS (IP) LTD 21 Jan 2013 08383107 TOM LEACH ASSOCIATES LTD 31 Jan 2013 08359518 GRAPESHOT EBT TRUSTEES LIMITED 14 Jan 2013 08363501 INDIEGOGO UK LIMITED 16 Jan 2013 08365640 POWERSCOURT GOLD LIMITED 18 Jan 2013 08354181 METTINGHAM TECHNOLOGY LIMITED 09 Jan 2013 08373260 YOUR ECO HOME LTD 24 Jan 2013 08377095 MUIR PROJECTS LIMITED 28 Jan 2013 08344485 RENDL RED 1 LIMITED 02 Jan 2013 OC381343 RIDGEONS LAND LLP 03 Jan 2013 08346218 GLOBAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION LTD 03 Jan 2013 08356674 K H PLANNING LTD. 11 Jan 2013 08361038 TAYVIN 485 LIMITED 15 Jan 2013 08363107 M2M INNOVATIONS LTD. 16 Jan 2013 08374251 CAMBRIDGE CENTRE FOR CHINA BUSINESS LEARNING LIMITED 24 Jan 2013 08382346 SLB BUILDING SERVICES LTD 30 Jan 2013 08345089 GEOSPOCK LIMITED 02 Jan 2013 OC381716 MINGLE LANE DEVELOPMENTS LLP 17 Jan 2013 08372087 CAMBRIDGE EAP LTD 23 Jan 2013 08377326 SERKA LIMITED 28 Jan 2013 08346777 STEPHANIE DE HOWES LIMITED 04 Jan 2013 08354568 GRAPHENE ELECTRONICS RESEARCH LTD 10 Jan 2013 08360883 PLESHEY LIMITED 15 Jan 2013
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