Canterbury, Kent

2013 Annual 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

  • The second half of 2013 saw a new record in company closures in Canterbury when compared to any previous second half year.

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 (2013)

    A total of 531 companies were formed in Canterbury in 2013. This total is 2.9% higher than in 2012 and compares poorly to the UK figure of a 7.6% growth compared to 491,893 the previous year.

    YearCanterburyUK
    2013531529,363
    2012516491,893
    2011540452,870
    2010507400,358
    2009494362,675
    Record Year2011 (540)2013 (529,363)
    New Companies by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2013)

    In the second half of 2013 a total of 249 companies were formed in Canterbury. This figure is 0.8% lower than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 8.9%.

    The highest total for a second half year in Canterbury occurred in 2011 when a total of 281 were formed.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)CanterburyUK
    2013249259,931
    2012251238,743
    % change-0.8%8.9%
    Record Year2011 (281)2013 (259,931)
    New Companies by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2013)

    A total of 119 companies were registered in Canterbury during the fourth quarter of 2013 (Oct 2013 - Dec 2013).

    This figure is a decrease of 11.2% versus the same period last year (Q4 2012). This figure compares badly to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 6.1% against the same period last year.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2013 - Dec 2013)CanterburyUK
    2013119127,247
    2012134119,875
    % change-11.2%6.1%
    Record Year 2011 (139) 2013 (127,247)
    New Companies by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2013)

    New Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    New companies in 2013493733
    New companies in 2012494837
    % change0.0%-22.9%-10.8%
    Record Year2012 (49)2010 (60)2011 (47)

Closed Companies (dissolved)

  1. Annual Data (2013)

    A total of 371 companies were dissolved in Canterbury in 2013. This total is 20.5% higher than in 2012 and compares favourably to the UK figure of 13.1% growth compared to the previous year.

    YearCanterburyUK
    2013371332,213
    2012308293,729
    2011405314,524
    2010392342,233
    2009452533,789
    Record Year2009 (452)2009 (533,789)
    Dissolved Companies by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2013)

    The second half of 2013 saw a new record in company closures in Canterbury when compared to any previous second half year.

    In the second half of 2013 a total of 209 companies were dissolved in Canterbury. This figure is 23.7% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of 21.3%.

    The highest total for a second half year in Canterbury occurred in 2013 when a total of 209 were closed.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)CanterburyUK
    2013209177,021
    2012169145,935
    % change23.7%21.3%
    Record Year2013 (209)2009 (244,544)
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2013)

    A total of 101 companies were dissolved in Canterbury during the fourth quarter of 2013 (Oct 2013 - Dec 2013).

    This figure is an increase of 26.3% versus the same period last year (Q4 2012). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 29.7% against the same period last year.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2013 - Dec 2013)CanterburyUK
    201310190,851
    20128070,027
    % change26.3%29.7%
    Record Year 2013 (101) 2013 (90,851)
    Dissolved Companies by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2013)

    Dissolved Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    Closed companies in 2013373232
    Closed companies in 201251236
    % change-27.5%39.1%433%
    Record Year2012 (51)2010 (45)2011 (35)

Net Company Growth

  1. Annual Data (2013)

    A total of 160 companies were added to the company register for Canterbury in 2013. This number represents growth of 30.1% in the total number of active companies, which compares unfavourably to the UK figure of 37.2%.

    This number is 48 companies lower than the previous year.

    The highest net company growth figure ever seen in one year came in 2006 when the Canterbury company register grew by 235 companies.

    YearCanterburyUK
    2013160197,150
    2012208198,164
    2011135138,346
    201011558,125
    200942-171,114
    Record Year2006 (235)2007 (237,353)
    Net Growth by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2013)

    In the second half of 2013 the company register for Canterbury increased by 40 companies.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)CanterburyUK
    20134082,910
    20128292,808
    Record Year2003 (166)2003 (117,772)
    Net Growth by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2013)

    Net company growth for Canterbury during the fourth quarter of 2013 (Oct 2013 - Dec 2013) was 18 companies.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2013 - Dec 2013)CanterburyUK
    20131836,396
    20125449,848
    Record Year 2006 (65) 2012 (49,848)
    Net Growth by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2013)

    Net Growth by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    Net growth in 20131251
    Net growth in 2012-22531
    Record Year2009 (30)2012 (25)2012 (31)

UK Company Share

  1. Annual Data (2013)

    In 2013 Canterbury formed 0.1% of all UK companies. This is no change on 2012 when Canterbury was responsible for 0.1% of all UK companies.

    YearCanterbury
    20130.1%
    20120.1%
    20110.1%
    20100.1%
    20090.1%
    Record Year (since 1960)2009 (0.1%)
    Company Share by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2013)

    In the second half of 2013 Canterbury formed 0.1% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2012 figure of 0.1%.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)Canterbury
    20130.1%
    20120.1%
    20110.1%
    20100.1%
    20090.1%
    Record Year (since 1960) 2009 (0.1%)
    Company Share by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2013)

    In the fourth quarter of 2013, Canterbury formed 0.1% of all UK companies.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2013 - Dec 2013)Canterbury
    20130.1%
    20120.1%
    20110.1%
    20100.1%
    20090.1%
    Record Year (since 1960) 2009 (0.1%)
    Company Share by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2013)

    Company Share by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    UK formation share in 20130.1%0.1%0.1%
    UK formation share in 20120.1%0.1%0.1%
    % change-7.0%-24.3%-18.9%
    Record Year2009 (0.1%)2010 (0.2%)1986 (0.2%)

Director Age

  1. Annual Data (2013)

    The average age of a director in 2013 was 44.8.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 6.3% compared to the UK figure of 3.9%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 6.8% compared to the UK figure of 4.2%.

    Director Age by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2013)

    The average age of a director in the second half of 2013 was 44.1.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 5.7% compared to the UK figure of 3.7%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 7.0% compared to the UK figure of 4.8%.

    Director Age by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2013)

    The average age of a director in the fourth quarter of 2013 was 45.4.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 5.3% compared to the UK figure of 3.7%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 5.7% compared to the UK figure of 5.1%.

    Director Age by Quarter

Director Gender

  1. Annual Data (2013)

    The record year for female directors in Canterbury was 1986 when 100.0% of all directors were female.

    The percentage of female directors in Canterbury in 2013 was 27.7%. The average for the UK during this time was 26.0%

    Director Gender by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2013)

    The record second half year for female directors in Canterbury was 2004 when 31.6% of all directors were female.

    28.7% of all director appointments in Canterbury in the second half of 2013 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.9% for the same period.

    Director Gender by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2013)

    The record fourth quarter for female directors in Canterbury was in 2011 when 31.5% of all directors were female.

    27.7% of all director appointments in Canterbury in the fourth quarter of 2013 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.6% for the same period.

    Director Gender by Quarter

Naming Trends

  1. Previous 12 months (Dec 2012-Dec 2013)

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

    wordpercentageuk worduk percentage
    MANAGEMENT1.67%CONSULTING5.22%
    CANTERBURY1.57%MANAGEMENT4.72%
    CONSULTING1.36%CONSULTANCY3.45%
    KENT0.94%PROPERTY2.59%
    ASSOCIATES0.84%TRADING2.08%
    HOUSE0.84%ENGINEERING1.87%
    PROPERTIES0.63%LONDON1.86%
    IT0.63%DESIGN1.76%
    J0.63%CONSTRUCTION1.73%
    CONSULTANCY0.52%CARE1.73%
    TRAINING0.52%BUSINESS1.71%
    DIGITAL0.52%CONSULTANTS1.68%
    INVESTMENTS0.52%GLOBAL1.58%
    CONSTRUCTION0.42%INVESTMENTS1.56%
    RECYCLING0.42%PROPERTIES1.54%
    COMMUNITY0.42%ASSOCIATES1.53%
    PRINT0.42%J1.51%
    FOR0.42%MEDIA1.50%
    SALES0.42%IT1.35%
    COURT0.42%DEVELOPMENTS1.23%
    DEVELOPMENTS0.42%M1.23%
    CO0.31%BUILDING1.21%
    PROJECT0.31%ELECTRICAL1.20%
    CATERING0.31%CAPITAL1.19%
    BUILDING0.31%ENERGY1.14%

SIC Data

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

    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied251266,814
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified6855,342
    99999 - Dormant Company5646,762
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management5136,164
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified3218,034
    62090 - Other information technology service activities2512,511
    62020 - Information technology consultancy activities2027,183
    41100 - Development of building projects189,485
    86900 - Other human health activities169,543
    96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified1626,001
    56302 - Public houses and bars145,503
    62012 - Business and domestic software development139,360
    68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate138,733
    98000 - Residents property management134,710
    43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified127,823
    85600 - Educational support services123,584
    47990 - Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets115,800
    93199 - Other sports activities103,723
    43210 - Electrical installation95,730
    74990 - Non-trading company914,223

Recent Companies

  1. Randomly selected companies from this quarter

    COMPANY NUMBERCOMPANY NAMEINCORPORATION DATE
    08715500 SURF PROJECT DELIVERY LIMITED 02 Oct 2013
    08716369 TRINITY COMMUNITY TRANSPORT LIMITED 03 Oct 2013
    08724436 CANTERBURY ROOFING & BUILDING SPECIALISTS LTD 09 Oct 2013
    08727411 NOVA (KENT) LIMITED 10 Oct 2013
    08730124 STC LOGISTICS LTD 14 Oct 2013
    08733273 BULKAZ LTD 15 Oct 2013
    08733984 JETTS HOLDINGS LIMITED 15 Oct 2013
    08734723 SEBWIT UK LTD 16 Oct 2013
    OC388574 HIGH QUALITY MEATS UK LLP 17 Oct 2013
    08740847 QUAYTECH CONSULTING LTD 21 Oct 2013
    08748265 GRADE A PRODUCTIONS LIMITED 25 Oct 2013
    08749867 DANCE & DINE LIMITED 28 Oct 2013
    08752681 MOTTE & BAILEY PROPERTIES LIMITED 29 Oct 2013
    08716119 STEVENSON CONSTRUCTION (KENT) LTD 03 Oct 2013
    08725251 JAY 2 SYSTEMS LIMITED 09 Oct 2013
    08728292 THE BLACK HORSE INN (CANTERBURY) LTD 11 Oct 2013
    08735241 WILL WRITING (COUNTRYWIDE) LIMITED 16 Oct 2013
    08725515 TAMBS CONSULTING LIMITED 09 Oct 2013
    08739733 DERRIE PROJECT MANAGEMENT LTD 21 Oct 2013
    08741759 QUAIVES LTD 21 Oct 2013
    08730281 DIAGNOSTICS SERVICES (UK) LTD 14 Oct 2013
    08733517 ADLER VENTS LTD 15 Oct 2013
    08733908 B6TR LTD 15 Oct 2013
    08737279 CREATIVE PLACES & SPACES CIC 17 Oct 2013
    08745778 SIMON HALES CONSULTING LIMITED 24 Oct 2013