Cambridgeshire
Q1 2014 Business Confidence Report
Headlines
- Q1 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Cambridgeshire when compared to any previous Q1.
- Q1 2014 was a record quarter for company registrations in Cambridgeshire when compared to any quarter in history.
- Q1 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Cambridgeshire when compared to any previous Q1.
- Q1 2014 was a record quarter for company registrations in Cambridgeshire when compared to any quarter in history.
- Q1 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Cambridgeshire when compared to any previous Q1.
- Q1 2014 was a record quarter for company registrations in Cambridgeshire when compared to any quarter in history.
- February 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Cambridgeshire when compared to any previous February.
- February 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Cambridgeshire when compared to any previous February.
- February 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Cambridgeshire when compared to any previous February.
- January 2014 saw a new record in net growth in Cambridgeshire when compared to any previous January.
- January 2014 saw a new record in net growth in Cambridgeshire when compared to any previous January.
- January 2014 saw a new record in net growth in Cambridgeshire when compared to any previous January.
Contents
New Company Registrations
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2014)
Q1 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Cambridgeshire when compared to any previous Q1.
Q1 2014 was a record quarter for company registrations in Cambridgeshire when compared to any quarter in history.
Q1 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Cambridgeshire when compared to any previous Q1.
Q1 2014 was a record quarter for company registrations in Cambridgeshire when compared to any quarter in history.
Q1 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Cambridgeshire when compared to any previous Q1.
Q1 2014 was a record quarter for company registrations in Cambridgeshire when compared to any quarter in history.
A total of 1,452 companies were registered in Cambridgeshire during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014).
This figure is an increase of 4.0% versus the same period last year (Q1 2013). This figure compares badly to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 11.8% against the same period last year.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Cambridgeshire UK 2014 1,452 150,722 2013 1,396 134,802 % change 4.0% 11.8% Record Year 2014 (1,452) 2007 (166,814) New Companies by Quarter
A total of 1,452 companies were registered in Cambridgeshire during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014).
This figure is an increase of 4.0% versus the same period last year (Q1 2013). This figure compares badly to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 11.8% against the same period last year.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Cambridgeshire UK 2014 1,452 150,722 2013 1,396 134,802 % change 4.0% 11.8% Record Year 2014 (1,452) 2007 (166,814) New Companies by Quarter
A total of 1,452 companies were registered in Cambridgeshire during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014).
This figure is an increase of 4.0% versus the same period last year (Q1 2013). This figure compares badly to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 11.8% against the same period last year.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Cambridgeshire UK 2014 1,452 150,722 2013 1,396 134,802 % change 4.0% 11.8% Record Year 2014 (1,452) 2007 (166,814) New Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Jan, Feb & Mar 2014)
February 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Cambridgeshire when compared to any previous February.
February 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Cambridgeshire when compared to any previous February.
February 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Cambridgeshire when compared to any previous February.
New Companies by Month
New Companies by Month
New Companies by Month
January February March New companies in 2014 440 457 555 New companies in 2013 461 428 507 % change -4.6% 6.8% 9.5% Record Year 2013 (461) 2014 (457) 2007 (601) January February March New companies in 2014 440 457 555 New companies in 2013 461 428 507 % change -4.6% 6.8% 9.5% Record Year 2013 (461) 2014 (457) 2007 (601) January February March New companies in 2014 440 457 555 New companies in 2013 461 428 507 % change -4.6% 6.8% 9.5% Record Year 2013 (461) 2014 (457) 2007 (601)
Closed Companies (dissolved)
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2014)
A total of 753 companies were dissolved in Cambridgeshire during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014).
This figure is a decrease of 8.9% versus the same period last year (Q1 2013). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 5.7% against the same period last year.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Cambridgeshire UK 2014 753 82,370 2013 827 77,914 % change -8.9% 5.7% Record Year 2009 (891) 2009 (108,066) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
A total of 753 companies were dissolved in Cambridgeshire during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014).
This figure is a decrease of 8.9% versus the same period last year (Q1 2013). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 5.7% against the same period last year.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Cambridgeshire UK 2014 753 82,370 2013 827 77,914 % change -8.9% 5.7% Record Year 2009 (891) 2009 (108,066) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
A total of 753 companies were dissolved in Cambridgeshire during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014).
This figure is a decrease of 8.9% versus the same period last year (Q1 2013). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 5.7% against the same period last year.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Cambridgeshire UK 2014 753 82,370 2013 827 77,914 % change -8.9% 5.7% Record Year 2009 (891) 2009 (108,066) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Jan, Feb & Mar 2014)
Dissolved Companies by Month
Dissolved Companies by Month
Dissolved Companies by Month
January February March Closed companies in 2014 231 253 269 Closed companies in 2013 313 278 236 % change -26.2% -9.0% 14% Record Year 2013 (313) 2013 (278) 2009 (476) January February March Closed companies in 2014 231 253 269 Closed companies in 2013 313 278 236 % change -26.2% -9.0% 14% Record Year 2013 (313) 2013 (278) 2009 (476) January February March Closed companies in 2014 231 253 269 Closed companies in 2013 313 278 236 % change -26.2% -9.0% 14% Record Year 2013 (313) 2013 (278) 2009 (476)
Net Company Growth
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2014)
Net company growth for Cambridgeshire during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) was 699 companies.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Cambridgeshire UK 2014 699 68,352 2013 569 56,888 Record Year 2007 (816) 2007 (111,282) Net Growth by Quarter
Net company growth for Cambridgeshire during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) was 699 companies.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Cambridgeshire UK 2014 699 68,352 2013 569 56,888 Record Year 2007 (816) 2007 (111,282) Net Growth by Quarter
Net company growth for Cambridgeshire during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) was 699 companies.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Cambridgeshire UK 2014 699 68,352 2013 569 56,888 Record Year 2007 (816) 2007 (111,282) Net Growth by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Jan, Feb & Mar 2014)
January 2014 saw a new record in net growth in Cambridgeshire when compared to any previous January.
January 2014 saw a new record in net growth in Cambridgeshire when compared to any previous January.
January 2014 saw a new record in net growth in Cambridgeshire when compared to any previous January.
Net Growth by Month
Net Growth by Month
Net Growth by Month
January February March Net growth in 2014 209 204 286 Net growth in 2013 148 150 271 Record Year 2014 (209) 2005 (283) 2007 (452) January February March Net growth in 2014 209 204 286 Net growth in 2013 148 150 271 Record Year 2014 (209) 2005 (283) 2007 (452) January February March Net growth in 2014 209 204 286 Net growth in 2013 148 150 271 Record Year 2014 (209) 2005 (283) 2007 (452)
UK Company Share
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2014)
In the first quarter of 2014, Cambridgeshire formed 1.0% of all UK companies.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Cambridgeshire 2014 1.0% 2013 1.0% 2012 1.0% 2011 1.0% 2010 1.0% Record Year (since 1960) 1993 (1.1%) Company Share by Quarter
In the first quarter of 2014, Cambridgeshire formed 1.0% of all UK companies.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Cambridgeshire 2014 1.0% 2013 1.0% 2012 1.0% 2011 1.0% 2010 1.0% Record Year (since 1960) 1993 (1.1%) Company Share by Quarter
In the first quarter of 2014, Cambridgeshire formed 1.0% of all UK companies.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Cambridgeshire 2014 1.0% 2013 1.0% 2012 1.0% 2011 1.0% 2010 1.0% Record Year (since 1960) 1993 (1.1%) Company Share by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Jan, Feb & Mar 2014)
Company Share by Month
Company Share by Month
Company Share by Month
January February March UK formation share in 2014 0.9% 0.9% 1.0% UK formation share in 2013 1.0% 1.0% 1.1% % change -10.7% -1.4% -8.7% Record Year 1992 (1.2%) 2005 (1.3%) 1991 (1.4%) January February March UK formation share in 2014 0.9% 0.9% 1.0% UK formation share in 2013 1.0% 1.0% 1.1% % change -10.7% -1.4% -8.7% Record Year 1992 (1.2%) 2005 (1.3%) 1991 (1.4%) January February March UK formation share in 2014 0.9% 0.9% 1.0% UK formation share in 2013 1.0% 1.0% 1.1% % change -10.7% -1.4% -8.7% Record Year 1992 (1.2%) 2005 (1.3%) 1991 (1.4%)
Director Age
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2014)
The average age of a director in the first quarter of 2014 was 45.2.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 5.3% compared to the UK figure of 4.6%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.3% compared to the UK figure of 3.5%.
Director Age by Quarter
The average age of a director in the first quarter of 2014 was 45.2.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 5.3% compared to the UK figure of 4.6%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.3% compared to the UK figure of 3.5%.
Director Age by Quarter
The average age of a director in the first quarter of 2014 was 45.2.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 5.3% compared to the UK figure of 4.6%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.3% compared to the UK figure of 3.5%.
Director Age by Quarter
Director Gender
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2014)
The record first quarter for female directors in Cambridgeshire was in 2007 when 31.1% of all directors were female.
26.4% of all director appointments in Cambridgeshire in the first quarter of 2014 were female. This compares to a UK average of 26.4% 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.
26.4% of all director appointments in Cambridgeshire in the first quarter of 2014 were female. This compares to a UK average of 26.4% 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.
26.4% of all director appointments in Cambridgeshire in the first quarter of 2014 were female. This compares to a UK average of 26.4% for the same period.
Director Gender by Quarter
Naming Trends
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Previous 12 months (Mar 2013-Mar 2014)
Excluding: LIMITED, LTD, &, UK, SERVICES, THE, (UK), AND, LTD., A, LLP, SOLUTIONS, COMPANY, OF.
word percentage uk word uk percentage CAMBRIDGE 2.89% CONSULTING 5.22% CONSULTING 2.10% MANAGEMENT 4.67% MANAGEMENT 1.56% CONSULTANCY 3.49% CONSULTANCY 1.23% PROPERTY 2.64% PROPERTY 1.14% TRADING 2.05% CONSULTANTS 0.97% LONDON 1.88% TRADING 0.76% ENGINEERING 1.86% ENGINEERING 0.69% CARE 1.79% CARE 0.69% CONSTRUCTION 1.75% DESIGN 0.61% DESIGN 1.75% PETERBOROUGH 0.61% CONSULTANTS 1.73% DEVELOPMENTS 0.60% BUSINESS 1.71% BUSINESS 0.60% PROPERTIES 1.60% LOGISTICS 0.58% INVESTMENTS 1.60% J 0.56% GLOBAL 1.58% CENTRE 0.53% J 1.48% MEDIA 0.53% ASSOCIATES 1.48% ASSOCIATES 0.52% MEDIA 1.48% S 0.52% IT 1.33% BUILDING 0.50% TRANSPORT 1.30% IT 0.50% DEVELOPMENTS 1.29% VILLAGE 0.47% BUILDING 1.24% MEDICAL 0.47% M 1.21% (CAMBRIDGE) 0.47% CAPITAL 1.20% CLUB 0.47% ELECTRICAL 1.19% word percentage uk word uk percentage CAMBRIDGE 2.85% CONSULTING 5.23% CONSULTING 2.11% MANAGEMENT 4.69% MANAGEMENT 1.60% CONSULTANCY 3.49% CONSULTANCY 1.23% PROPERTY 2.64% PROPERTY 1.11% TRADING 2.05% CONSULTANTS 0.95% LONDON 1.90% TRADING 0.76% ENGINEERING 1.87% ENGINEERING 0.69% CARE 1.80% CARE 0.69% CONSTRUCTION 1.76% DEVELOPMENTS 0.61% DESIGN 1.75% DESIGN 0.61% CONSULTANTS 1.73% PETERBOROUGH 0.61% BUSINESS 1.71% BUSINESS 0.60% PROPERTIES 1.60% LOGISTICS 0.58% INVESTMENTS 1.60% J 0.56% GLOBAL 1.59% MEDIA 0.53% MEDIA 1.49% CENTRE 0.53% J 1.49% S 0.52% ASSOCIATES 1.48% BUILDING 0.50% IT 1.34% ASSOCIATES 0.50% TRANSPORT 1.30% (CAMBRIDGE) 0.48% DEVELOPMENTS 1.29% IT 0.48% BUILDING 1.24% MEDICAL 0.47% CAPITAL 1.21% VILLAGE 0.47% M 1.21% CONSTRUCTION 0.47% ELECTRICAL 1.19% word percentage uk word uk percentage CAMBRIDGE 2.81% CONSULTING 5.23% CONSULTING 2.13% MANAGEMENT 4.69% MANAGEMENT 1.61% CONSULTANCY 3.49% CONSULTANCY 1.23% PROPERTY 2.64% PROPERTY 1.10% TRADING 2.04% CONSULTANTS 0.94% LONDON 1.90% TRADING 0.76% ENGINEERING 1.87% CARE 0.69% CARE 1.80% ENGINEERING 0.68% CONSTRUCTION 1.77% DEVELOPMENTS 0.61% DESIGN 1.75% PETERBOROUGH 0.61% CONSULTANTS 1.73% DESIGN 0.61% BUSINESS 1.71% BUSINESS 0.60% PROPERTIES 1.60% LOGISTICS 0.58% INVESTMENTS 1.59% MEDIA 0.55% GLOBAL 1.59% J 0.55% MEDIA 1.49% CENTRE 0.55% J 1.48% CONSTRUCTION 0.50% ASSOCIATES 1.48% S 0.50% IT 1.34% ASSOCIATES 0.50% TRANSPORT 1.30% BUILDING 0.48% DEVELOPMENTS 1.29% IT 0.48% BUILDING 1.24% (CAMBRIDGE) 0.48% CAPITAL 1.21% VILLAGE 0.47% M 1.20% MEDICAL 0.47% ELECTRICAL 1.19%
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 2,394 280,210 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 401 56,411 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 388 37,882 99999 - Dormant Company 368 47,084 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 319 27,750 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 226 18,491 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 193 26,700 62090 - Other information technology service activities 159 12,813 62012 - Business and domestic software development 137 9,509 86900 - Other human health activities 128 10,273 74990 - Non-trading company 119 14,135 49410 - Freight transport by road 113 8,014 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 88 9,358 41100 - Development of building projects 88 9,855 41202 - Construction of domestic buildings 86 6,559 85590 - Other education not elsewhere classified 83 5,876 45200 - Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles 81 5,130 69201 - Accounting and auditing activities 79 7,313 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 77 8,155 56101 - Licensed restaurants 71 7,965 sic code number of companies uk companies None Supplied 2,106 254,725 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 414 57,654 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 400 39,157 99999 - Dormant Company 378 48,100 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 332 28,692 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 231 19,018 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 195 27,652 62090 - Other information technology service activities 161 13,149 62012 - Business and domestic software development 145 9,818 86900 - Other human health activities 131 10,681 49410 - Freight transport by road 121 8,584 74990 - Non-trading company 121 14,336 41202 - Construction of domestic buildings 94 6,890 41100 - Development of building projects 93 10,295 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 91 9,673 85590 - Other education not elsewhere classified 86 6,057 69201 - Accounting and auditing activities 81 7,495 45200 - Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles 81 5,360 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 80 8,495 56101 - Licensed restaurants 76 8,352 sic code number of companies uk companies None Supplied 2,102 254,441 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 416 57,543 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 399 39,242 99999 - Dormant Company 373 47,692 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 332 28,770 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 229 18,956 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 195 27,543 62090 - Other information technology service activities 163 13,145 62012 - Business and domestic software development 145 9,838 86900 - Other human health activities 132 10,715 49410 - Freight transport by road 120 8,608 74990 - Non-trading company 118 14,142 41202 - Construction of domestic buildings 96 6,917 41100 - Development of building projects 93 10,399 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 91 9,695 85590 - Other education not elsewhere classified 86 6,068 45200 - Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles 82 5,385 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 80 8,503 69201 - Accounting and auditing activities 80 7,527 56101 - Licensed restaurants 77 8,390
Recent Companies
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