Cheshire
2013 Half Year 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
- Q2 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Cheshire when compared to any previous Q2.
- Q2 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Cheshire when compared to any previous Q2.
- June 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Cheshire when compared to any previous June.
- May 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Cheshire when compared to any previous May.
- April 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Cheshire when compared to any previous April.
- June 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Cheshire when compared to any previous June.
- May 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Cheshire when compared to any previous May.
- April 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Cheshire when compared to any previous April.
- June 2013 saw a new record in net growth in Cheshire when compared to any previous June.
- May 2013 saw a new record in net growth in Cheshire when compared to any previous May.
- April 2013 saw a new record in net growth in Cheshire when compared to any previous April.
- June 2013 saw a new record in net growth in Cheshire when compared to any previous June.
- May 2013 saw a new record in net growth in Cheshire when compared to any previous May.
- April 2013 saw a new record in net growth in Cheshire when compared to any previous April.
Contents
New Company Registrations
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
In the first half of 2013 a total of 5,728 companies were formed in Cheshire. This figure is 28.1% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide figure of 6.4%.
The highest total for a first half year in Cheshire occurred in 2007 when a total of 23,722 were formed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Cheshire UK 2013 5,728 269,432 2012 4,471 253,150 % change 28.1% 6.4% Record Year 2007 (23,722) 2007 (279,097) In the first half of 2013 a total of 5,728 companies were formed in Cheshire. This figure is 28.1% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide figure of 6.4%.
The highest total for a first half year in Cheshire occurred in 2007 when a total of 23,722 were formed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Cheshire UK 2013 5,728 269,432 2012 4,471 253,150 % change 28.1% 6.4% Record Year 2007 (23,722) 2007 (279,097) New Companies by Half Year
New Companies by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)
Q2 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Cheshire when compared to any previous Q2.
Q2 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Cheshire when compared to any previous Q2.
A total of 2,900 companies were registered in Cheshire during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).
This figure is an increase of 30.4% versus the same period last year (Q2 2012). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 10.7% against the same period last year.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) Cheshire UK 2013 2,900 134,630 2012 2,224 121,659 % change 30.4% 10.7% Record Year 2013 (2,900) 2013 (134,630) New Companies by Quarter
A total of 2,900 companies were registered in Cheshire during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).
This figure is an increase of 30.4% versus the same period last year (Q2 2012). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 10.7% against the same period last year.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) Cheshire UK 2013 2,900 134,630 2012 2,224 121,659 % change 30.4% 10.7% Record Year 2013 (2,900) 2013 (134,630) New Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)
June 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Cheshire when compared to any previous June.
May 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Cheshire when compared to any previous May.
April 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Cheshire when compared to any previous April.
June 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Cheshire when compared to any previous June.
May 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Cheshire when compared to any previous May.
April 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Cheshire when compared to any previous April.
New Companies by Month
New Companies by Month
April May June New companies in 2013 1,129 986 785 New companies in 2012 735 784 705 % change 53.6% 25.8% 11.3% Record Year 2013 (1,129) 2013 (986) 2013 (785) April May June New companies in 2013 1,129 986 785 New companies in 2012 735 784 705 % change 53.6% 25.8% 11.3% Record Year 2013 (1,129) 2013 (986) 2013 (785)
Closed Companies (dissolved)
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
In the first half of 2013 a total of 1,915 companies were dissolved in Cheshire. This figure is 1.4% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide change of 5.0%.
The highest total for a first half year in Cheshire occurred in 2009 when a total of 7,402 were closed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Cheshire UK 2013 1,915 155,192 2012 1,889 147,794 % change 1.4% 5.0% Record Year 2009 (7,402) 2009 (289,245) In the first half of 2013 a total of 1,915 companies were dissolved in Cheshire. This figure is 1.4% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide change of 5.0%.
The highest total for a first half year in Cheshire occurred in 2009 when a total of 7,402 were closed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Cheshire UK 2013 1,915 155,192 2012 1,889 147,794 % change 1.4% 5.0% Record Year 2009 (7,402) 2009 (289,245) Dissolved Companies by Half Year
Dissolved Companies by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)
A total of 958 companies were dissolved in Cheshire during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).
This figure is a decrease of 5.5% versus the same period last year (Q2 2012). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw a decrease of 3.7% against the same period last year.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) Cheshire UK 2013 958 77,278 2012 1,014 80,218 % change -5.5% -3.7% Record Year 2009 (5,572) 2009 (181,179) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
A total of 958 companies were dissolved in Cheshire during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).
This figure is a decrease of 5.5% versus the same period last year (Q2 2012). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw a decrease of 3.7% against the same period last year.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) Cheshire UK 2013 958 77,278 2012 1,014 80,218 % change -5.5% -3.7% Record Year 2009 (5,572) 2009 (181,179) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)
Dissolved Companies by Month
Dissolved Companies by Month
April May June Closed companies in 2013 308 289 361 Closed companies in 2012 308 391 315 % change 0.0% -26.1% 15% Record Year 2009 (2,343) 2009 (2,572) 2009 (657) April May June Closed companies in 2013 308 289 361 Closed companies in 2012 308 391 315 % change 0.0% -26.1% 15% Record Year 2009 (2,343) 2009 (2,572) 2009 (657)
Net Company Growth
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
In the first half of 2013 the company register for Cheshire increased by 3,813 companies.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Cheshire UK 2013 3,813 114,240 2012 2,582 105,356 Record Year 2007 (22,486) 2007 (171,296) In the first half of 2013 the company register for Cheshire increased by 3,813 companies.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Cheshire UK 2013 3,813 114,240 2012 2,582 105,356 Record Year 2007 (22,486) 2007 (171,296) Net Growth by Half Year
Net Growth by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)
Net company growth for Cheshire during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) was 1,942 companies.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) Cheshire UK 2013 1,942 57,352 2012 1,210 41,441 Record Year 2013 (1,942) 2007 (60,014) Net Growth by Quarter
Net company growth for Cheshire during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) was 1,942 companies.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) Cheshire UK 2013 1,942 57,352 2012 1,210 41,441 Record Year 2013 (1,942) 2007 (60,014) Net Growth by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)
June 2013 saw a new record in net growth in Cheshire when compared to any previous June.
May 2013 saw a new record in net growth in Cheshire when compared to any previous May.
April 2013 saw a new record in net growth in Cheshire when compared to any previous April.
June 2013 saw a new record in net growth in Cheshire when compared to any previous June.
May 2013 saw a new record in net growth in Cheshire when compared to any previous May.
April 2013 saw a new record in net growth in Cheshire when compared to any previous April.
Net Growth by Month
Net Growth by Month
April May June Net growth in 2013 821 697 424 Net growth in 2012 427 393 390 Record Year 2013 (821) 2013 (697) 2013 (424) April May June Net growth in 2013 821 697 424 Net growth in 2012 427 393 390 Record Year 2013 (821) 2013 (697) 2013 (424)
UK Company Share
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
In the first half of 2013 Cheshire formed 2.1% of all UK companies. This is more than the 2012 figure of 1.8%.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Cheshire 2013 2.1% 2012 1.8% 2011 1.5% 2010 1.6% 2009 1.6% Record Year (since 1960) 2007 (8.5%) Company Share by Half Year
In the first half of 2013 Cheshire formed 2.1% of all UK companies. This is more than the 2012 figure of 1.8%.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Cheshire 2013 2.1% 2012 1.8% 2011 1.5% 2010 1.6% 2009 1.6% Record Year (since 1960) 2007 (8.5%) Company Share by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)
In the second quarter of 2013, Cheshire formed 2.2% of all UK companies.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) Cheshire 2013 2.2% 2012 1.8% 2011 1.5% 2010 1.6% 2009 1.6% Record Year (since 1960) 2013 (2.2%) Company Share by Quarter
In the second quarter of 2013, Cheshire formed 2.2% of all UK companies.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) Cheshire 2013 2.2% 2012 1.8% 2011 1.5% 2010 1.6% 2009 1.6% Record Year (since 1960) 2013 (2.2%) Company Share by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)
Company Share by Month
Company Share by Month
April May June UK formation share in 2013 2.3% 2.2% 1.9% UK formation share in 2012 1.8% 1.8% 1.9% % change 29.1% 22.2% 0.7% Record Year 2004 (2.9%) 2013 (2.2%) 2013 (1.9%) April May June UK formation share in 2013 2.3% 2.2% 1.9% UK formation share in 2012 1.8% 1.8% 1.9% % change 29.1% 22.2% 0.7% Record Year 2004 (2.9%) 2013 (2.2%) 2013 (1.9%)
Director Age
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
The average age of a director in the first half of 2013 was 45.1.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 4.4% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.2% compared to the UK figure of 3.3%.
Director Age by Half Year
The average age of a director in the first half of 2013 was 45.1.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 4.4% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.2% compared to the UK figure of 3.3%.
Director Age by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)
The average age of a director in the second quarter of 2013 was 45.0.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 4.5% compared to the UK figure of 3.6%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.5% compared to the UK figure of 3.8%.
Director Age by Quarter
The average age of a director in the second quarter of 2013 was 45.0.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 4.5% compared to the UK figure of 3.6%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.5% compared to the UK figure of 3.8%.
Director Age by Quarter
Director Gender
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
The record first half year for female directors in Cheshire was 2004 when 33.0% of all directors were female.
26.7% of all director appointments in Cheshire in the first half of 2013 were female. This compares to a UK average of 26.1% for the same period.
Director Gender by Half Year
The record first half year for female directors in Cheshire was 2004 when 33.0% of all directors were female.
26.7% of all director appointments in Cheshire in the first half of 2013 were female. This compares to a UK average of 26.1% for the same period.
Director Gender by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)
The record second quarter for female directors in Cheshire was in 2004 when 35.2% of all directors were female.
26.3% of all director appointments in Cheshire in the second quarter of 2013 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.5% for the same period.
Director Gender by Quarter
The record second quarter for female directors in Cheshire was in 2004 when 35.2% of all directors were female.
26.3% of all director appointments in Cheshire in the second quarter of 2013 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.5% for the same period.
Director Gender by Quarter
Naming Trends
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Previous 12 months (Jun 2012-Jun 2013)
Excluding: LIMITED, LTD, &, UK, SERVICES, THE, (UK), AND, LTD., A, LLP, SOLUTIONS, COMPANY, OF.
word percentage uk word uk percentage ENGINEERING 3.22% CONSULTING 5.25% CONSULTING 3.01% MANAGEMENT 4.81% MANAGEMENT 2.49% CONSULTANCY 3.41% CONSULTANCY 2.43% PROPERTY 2.48% CARE 1.70% TRADING 2.04% DESIGN 1.58% ENGINEERING 1.81% SOCIAL 1.35% DESIGN 1.80% CONSULTANTS 1.04% LONDON 1.77% CHESHIRE 1.04% BUSINESS 1.77% J 0.98% CONSTRUCTION 1.68% PROPERTY 0.89% CONSULTANTS 1.68% IT 0.89% ASSOCIATES 1.68% PROJECT 0.87% GLOBAL 1.59% CONSTRUCTION 0.86% MEDIA 1.58% TRADING 0.82% CARE 1.55% ASSOCIATES 0.73% J 1.54% ELECTRICAL 0.67% INVESTMENTS 1.47% BUSINESS 0.65% PROPERTIES 1.41% M 0.64% IT 1.40% C 0.55% M 1.26% SYSTEMS 0.54% BUILDING 1.22% GREEN 0.54% ELECTRICAL 1.19% TRAINING 0.54% ENTERPRISES 1.18% FINANCIAL 0.54% CAPITAL 1.16% S 0.53% TRAINING 1.16% word percentage uk word uk percentage ENGINEERING 3.22% CONSULTING 5.25% CONSULTING 3.01% MANAGEMENT 4.82% MANAGEMENT 2.50% CONSULTANCY 3.42% CONSULTANCY 2.42% PROPERTY 2.48% CARE 1.69% TRADING 2.05% DESIGN 1.58% ENGINEERING 1.82% SOCIAL 1.34% DESIGN 1.79% CHESHIRE 1.05% LONDON 1.78% CONSULTANTS 1.05% BUSINESS 1.77% J 0.98% CONSTRUCTION 1.68% PROPERTY 0.89% CONSULTANTS 1.68% IT 0.89% ASSOCIATES 1.68% CONSTRUCTION 0.87% GLOBAL 1.60% PROJECT 0.87% MEDIA 1.58% TRADING 0.83% CARE 1.55% ASSOCIATES 0.73% J 1.53% ELECTRICAL 0.67% INVESTMENTS 1.47% BUSINESS 0.65% PROPERTIES 1.41% M 0.64% IT 1.40% C 0.55% M 1.26% SYSTEMS 0.54% BUILDING 1.22% GREEN 0.54% ELECTRICAL 1.19% FINANCIAL 0.54% ENTERPRISES 1.18% TRAINING 0.54% CAPITAL 1.17% S 0.53% TRAINING 1.16%
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 2,961 239,154 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 2,239 55,604 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 990 34,490 99999 - Dormant Company 557 45,704 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 398 17,438 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 366 26,164 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 284 25,110 71129 - Other engineering activities 189 4,610 62090 - Other information technology service activities 174 12,885 74990 - Non-trading company 147 14,505 86900 - Other human health activities 142 8,930 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 137 8,032 62012 - Business and domestic software development 133 8,769 41100 - Development of building projects 131 9,173 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 124 7,453 86220 - Specialists medical practice activities 124 3,316 49410 - Freight transport by road 114 6,562 56101 - Licensed restaurants 100 7,435 47990 - Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets 100 5,552 56302 - Public houses and bars 100 5,353 sic code number of companies uk companies None Supplied 2,936 237,080 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 2,233 55,568 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 998 34,652 99999 - Dormant Company 552 45,726 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 398 17,454 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 368 26,270 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 284 25,168 71129 - Other engineering activities 188 4,630 62090 - Other information technology service activities 175 12,920 86900 - Other human health activities 145 8,957 74990 - Non-trading company 145 14,483 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 139 8,083 62012 - Business and domestic software development 133 8,794 41100 - Development of building projects 133 9,235 86220 - Specialists medical practice activities 125 3,318 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 123 7,478 49410 - Freight transport by road 116 6,574 47990 - Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets 102 5,576 69201 - Accounting and auditing activities 100 6,918 56302 - Public houses and bars 100 5,402
Recent Companies
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Randomly selected companies from this quarter
COMPANY NUMBER COMPANY NAME INCORPORATION DATE 08520450 LEADFLASH LIMITED 08 May 2013 08522565 BRIGHTON ROCK CONSULTING LIMITED 09 May 2013 08525947 HAIKEN LTD 13 May 2013 08527940 SOUNDLOGIK LIMITED 14 May 2013 08536075 EVENT SERVICES & LOGISTICS LTD 20 May 2013 08544279 BENELUX INVESTMENTS LIMITED 24 May 2013 08523344 THORNTON MANOR N.H LIMITED 10 May 2013 08523393 PENNINE LODGE C.H LIMITED 10 May 2013 08532046 RED TANKS (CHESTER) LTD 16 May 2013 08542000 UNA MAS LTD 23 May 2013 08544088 BAKERYCHESTER.COM LIMITED 24 May 2013 08552314 UBERCUBE LTD 31 May 2013 08515730 WILLIAM BAKER TRANSPORT LTD 03 May 2013 08521207 AMG BRANDING LIMITED 09 May 2013 08525415 DCG(RAIL) LTD 13 May 2013 08537299 CHESTER 57 LTD 20 May 2013 08514102 AMTHOS SERVICES LIMITED 02 May 2013 08520052 HADAR HASSAN MEDICAL LIMITED 08 May 2013 08536667 ADELE STEFFEN CONSULTANCY LIMITED 20 May 2013 08540724 LACHE VILLAGE WORKS 22 May 2013 08541894 ICT REVOLUTIONS LTD 23 May 2013 08545857 THE CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC (CHESTER) LIMITED 28 May 2013 OC384932 M L PROPERTY HOMES LLP 07 May 2013 08525246 BORTE LIMITED 13 May 2013 08526424 CLARKSON HAMMOND AND MAY LTD 13 May 2013
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