Cannock, Staffordshire

2014 Half Year Business Confidence Report

Headlines

  • April 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Cannock when compared to any previous April.
  • April 2014 saw a new record in company closures in Cannock when compared to any previous April.

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. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)

    In the first half of 2014 a total of 264 companies were formed in Cannock. This figure is 24.5% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide figure of 11.6%.

    The highest total for a first half year in Cannock occurred in 2012 when a total of 319 were formed.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)CannockUK
    2014264300,731
    2013212269,432
    % change24.5%11.6%
    Record Year2012 (319)2014 (300,731)
    New Companies by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)

    A total of 129 companies were registered in Cannock during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).

    This figure is an increase of 21.7% versus the same period last year (Q2 2013). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 11.4% against the same period last year.

    second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014)CannockUK
    2014129150,009
    2013106134,630
    % change21.7%11.4%
    Record Year 2014 (129) 2014 (150,009)
    New Companies by Quarter
  3. Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)

    April 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Cannock when compared to any previous April.

    New Companies by Month
    AprilMayJune
    New companies in 2014453846
    New companies in 2013373336
    % change21.6%15.2%27.8%
    Record Year2014 (45)2002 (55)2002 (57)

Closed Companies (dissolved)

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)

    In the first half of 2014 a total of 194 companies were dissolved in Cannock. This figure is 49.2% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of 14.2%.

    The highest total for a first half year in Cannock occurred in 2009 when a total of 208 were closed.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)CannockUK
    2014194177,207
    2013130155,192
    % change49.2%14.2%
    Record Year2009 (208)2009 (289,245)
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)

    A total of 109 companies were dissolved in Cannock during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).

    This figure is an increase of 67.7% versus the same period last year (Q2 2013). This figure compares poorly to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 22.7% against the same period last year.

    second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014)CannockUK
    201410994,837
    20136577,278
    % change67.7%22.7%
    Record Year 2009 (136) 2009 (181,179)
    Dissolved Companies by Quarter
  3. Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)

    April 2014 saw a new record in company closures in Cannock when compared to any previous April.

    Dissolved Companies by Month
    AprilMayJune
    Closed companies in 2014314335
    Closed companies in 2013182720
    % change72.2%59.3%75%
    Record Year2014 (31)2009 (78)2010 (35)

Net Company Growth

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)

    In the first half of 2014 the company register for Cannock increased by 70 companies.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)CannockUK
    201470123,524
    201382114,240
    Record Year2012 (196)2007 (171,296)
    Net Growth by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)

    Net company growth for Cannock during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) was 20 companies.

    second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014)CannockUK
    20142055,172
    20134157,352
    Record Year 2007 (78) 2007 (60,014)
    Net Growth by Quarter
  3. Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)

    Net Growth by Month
    AprilMayJune
    Net growth in 201414-511
    Net growth in 201319616
    Record Year2007 (32)2002 (43)2002 (53)

UK Company Share

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)

    In the first half of 2014 Cannock formed 0.1% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2013 figure of 0.1%.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)Cannock
    20140.1%
    20130.1%
    20120.1%
    20110.1%
    20100.1%
    Record Year (since 1960) 2002 (0.1%)
    Company Share by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)

    In the second quarter of 2014, Cannock formed 0.1% of all UK companies.

    second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014)Cannock
    20140.1%
    20130.1%
    20120.1%
    20110.1%
    20100.1%
    Record Year (since 1960) 2002 (0.2%)
    Company Share by Quarter
  3. Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)

    Company Share by Month
    AprilMayJune
    UK formation share in 20140.1%0.1%0.1%
    UK formation share in 20130.1%0.1%0.1%
    % change9.7%6.2%10.6%
    Record Year2011 (0.1%)2002 (0.2%)2002 (0.3%)

Director Age

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)

    The average age of a director in the first half of 2014 was 44.4.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 2.9% compared to the UK figure of 4.3%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.9% compared to the UK figure of 3.5%.

    Director Age by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)

    The average age of a director in the second quarter of 2014 was 44.3.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 4.3% compared to the UK figure of 3.9%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.1% compared to the UK figure of 3.6%.

    Director Age by Quarter

Director Gender

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)

    The record first half year for female directors in Cannock was 2005 when 34.7% of all directors were female.

    23.4% of all director appointments in Cannock in the first half of 2014 were female. This compares to a UK average of 26.1% for the same period.

    Director Gender by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)

    The record second quarter for female directors in Cannock was in 2007 when 38.2% of all directors were female.

    20.4% of all director appointments in Cannock in the second quarter of 2014 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.9% for the same period.

    Director Gender by Quarter

Naming Trends

  1. Previous 12 months (Jun 2013-Jun 2014)

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

    wordpercentageuk worduk percentage
    GPF1.68%CONSULTING5.16%
    SURGERY1.68%MANAGEMENT4.64%
    ELECTRICAL1.20%CONSULTANCY3.50%
    BUILDING1.08%PROPERTY2.66%
    M1.08%TRADING2.03%
    CONSULTANCY1.08%ENGINEERING1.99%
    DR0.96%CONSTRUCTION1.93%
    CANNOCK0.96%LONDON1.93%
    (MIDLANDS)0.84%CARE1.85%
    P0.84%DESIGN1.75%
    CHASE0.72%CONSULTANTS1.73%
    MARKETING0.72%BUSINESS1.69%
    MANAGEMENT0.72%PROPERTIES1.63%
    PROPERTY0.72%TRANSPORT1.58%
    J0.72%GLOBAL1.55%
    ENGINEERING0.60%INVESTMENTS1.55%
    D0.60%J1.51%
    HEATING0.60%ASSOCIATES1.48%
    CONSULTING0.60%MEDIA1.44%
    ROOFING0.60%ELECTRICAL1.40%
    CONSTRUCTION0.60%IT1.33%
    HOME0.48%DEVELOPMENTS1.33%
    DEVELOPMENTS0.48%BUILDING1.26%
    LOGISTICS0.48%M1.24%
    CONTRACTORS0.48%CO.,1.20%

SIC Data

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

    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    42990 - Construction of other civil engineering projects not elsewhere classified2432,638
    None Supplied212261,557
    99999 - Dormant Company5548,436
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified4757,421
    96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified4328,352
    49410 - Freight transport by road269,265
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management2540,250
    43220 - Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation195,075
    47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet169,900
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified1119,058
    41100 - Development of building projects1110,527
    43210 - Electrical installation106,050
    96020 - Hairdressing and other beauty treatment106,631
    62020 - Information technology consultancy activities1029,029
    86900 - Other human health activities911,292
    32990 - Other manufacturing not elsewhere classified93,534
    43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified88,533
    69201 - Accounting and auditing activities87,415
    45200 - Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles75,375
    43390 - Other building completion and finishing75,855

Recent Companies

  1. Randomly selected companies from this quarter

    COMPANY NUMBERCOMPANY NAMEINCORPORATION DATE
    09023393 A5 CIVILS LIMITED 02 May 2014
    09024588 WESTGATE ALUMINIUM EXTRUSION LTD 06 May 2014
    09030971 MECHDLR LIMITED 08 May 2014
    09034894 CML,CONSTRUCTION SERVICES LTD 12 May 2014
    09035965 GRESLEY SERVICES LIMITED 12 May 2014
    09036456 BIOCHIP LIMITED 13 May 2014
    09037330 SJT SITE MANAGEMENT LIMITED 13 May 2014
    09039173 MAKE ELECTRONICS LTD. 14 May 2014
    09041389 NEXT PHASE ELECTRICAL SERVICES LTD 15 May 2014
    09047495 HAIR FLAIR CANNOCK LIMITED 20 May 2014
    09047644 CMA ADVISERS LTD 20 May 2014
    09047784 M.R. MINERALS LIMITED 20 May 2014
    09051113 M & P BICKERTON CARPENTRY LTD 21 May 2014
    09054541 RAMPZ 23 May 2014
    09055575 THE RECLAMATION SHOP LIMITED 23 May 2014
    09058084 NORTONS FUNERAL DIRECTORS LTD 27 May 2014
    09060402 AJG PROPERTIES (UK) LIMITED 28 May 2014
    09060464 AJG DEMOLITION LIMITED 28 May 2014
    09062353 AVJ VERZO LIMITED 29 May 2014
    09034398 MIGHTY OAK HOME IMPROVEMENTS LIMITED 12 May 2014
    09036918 SMR AVIATION LIMITED 13 May 2014
    09041892 AMON OLOS GRAPHICS LTD 15 May 2014
    09047668 THREE SPIRES BUILDING CONSULTANCY LTD 20 May 2014
    09055196 JFV CONSULTING SERVICES LTD. 23 May 2014
    09056707 INLINE DRYLINE LTD 27 May 2014