Cheshire
2014 Half Year Business Confidence Report
Headlines
- June 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Cheshire when compared to any previous June.
- June 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Cheshire when compared to any previous June.
- June 2014 saw a new record in net growth in Cheshire when compared to any previous June.
- June 2014 saw a new record in net growth in Cheshire when compared to any previous June.
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New Company Registrations
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)
In the first half of 2014 a total of 5,663 companies were formed in Cheshire. This figure is 1.1% lower than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 11.6%.
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 2014 5,663 300,731 2013 5,728 269,432 % change -1.1% 11.6% Record Year 2007 (23,722) 2014 (300,731) In the first half of 2014 a total of 5,663 companies were formed in Cheshire. This figure is 1.1% lower than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 11.6%.
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 2014 5,663 300,731 2013 5,728 269,432 % change -1.1% 11.6% Record Year 2007 (23,722) 2014 (300,731) New Companies by Half Year
New Companies by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)
A total of 2,841 companies were registered in Cheshire during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).
This figure is a decrease of 2.0% versus the same period last year (Q2 2013). This figure compares badly 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) Cheshire UK 2014 2,841 150,009 2013 2,900 134,630 % change -2.0% 11.4% Record Year 2013 (2,900) 2014 (150,009) New Companies by Quarter
A total of 2,841 companies were registered in Cheshire during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).
This figure is a decrease of 2.0% versus the same period last year (Q2 2013). This figure compares badly 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) Cheshire UK 2014 2,841 150,009 2013 2,900 134,630 % change -2.0% 11.4% Record Year 2013 (2,900) 2014 (150,009) New Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)
June 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Cheshire when compared to any previous June.
June 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Cheshire when compared to any previous June.
New Companies by Month
New Companies by Month
April May June New companies in 2014 1,026 908 907 New companies in 2013 1,129 986 785 % change -9.1% -7.9% 15.5% Record Year 2013 (1,129) 2013 (986) 2014 (907) April May June New companies in 2014 1,026 908 907 New companies in 2013 1,129 986 785 % change -9.1% -7.9% 15.5% Record Year 2013 (1,129) 2013 (986) 2014 (907)
Closed Companies (dissolved)
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)
In the first half of 2014 a total of 2,999 companies were dissolved in Cheshire. This figure is 56.6% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of 14.2%.
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 2014 2,999 177,207 2013 1,915 155,192 % change 56.6% 14.2% Record Year 2009 (7,402) 2009 (289,245) In the first half of 2014 a total of 2,999 companies were dissolved in Cheshire. This figure is 56.6% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of 14.2%.
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 2014 2,999 177,207 2013 1,915 155,192 % change 56.6% 14.2% 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 2014)
A total of 1,514 companies were dissolved in Cheshire during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).
This figure is an increase of 58.0% 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) Cheshire UK 2014 1,514 94,837 2013 958 77,278 % change 58.0% 22.7% Record Year 2009 (5,572) 2009 (181,179) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
A total of 1,514 companies were dissolved in Cheshire during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).
This figure is an increase of 58.0% 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) Cheshire UK 2014 1,514 94,837 2013 958 77,278 % change 58.0% 22.7% Record Year 2009 (5,572) 2009 (181,179) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)
Dissolved Companies by Month
Dissolved Companies by Month
April May June Closed companies in 2014 410 642 462 Closed companies in 2013 308 289 361 % change 33.1% 122.1% 28% Record Year 2009 (2,343) 2009 (2,572) 2009 (657) April May June Closed companies in 2014 410 642 462 Closed companies in 2013 308 289 361 % change 33.1% 122.1% 28% Record Year 2009 (2,343) 2009 (2,572) 2009 (657)
Net Company Growth
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)
In the first half of 2014 the company register for Cheshire increased by 2,664 companies.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Cheshire UK 2014 2,664 123,524 2013 3,813 114,240 Record Year 2007 (22,486) 2007 (171,296) In the first half of 2014 the company register for Cheshire increased by 2,664 companies.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Cheshire UK 2014 2,664 123,524 2013 3,813 114,240 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 2014)
Net company growth for Cheshire during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) was 1,327 companies.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) Cheshire UK 2014 1,327 55,172 2013 1,942 57,352 Record Year 2013 (1,942) 2007 (60,014) Net Growth by Quarter
Net company growth for Cheshire during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) was 1,327 companies.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) Cheshire UK 2014 1,327 55,172 2013 1,942 57,352 Record Year 2013 (1,942) 2007 (60,014) Net Growth by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)
June 2014 saw a new record in net growth in Cheshire when compared to any previous June.
June 2014 saw a new record in net growth in Cheshire when compared to any previous June.
Net Growth by Month
Net Growth by Month
April May June Net growth in 2014 616 266 445 Net growth in 2013 821 697 424 Record Year 2013 (821) 2013 (697) 2014 (445) April May June Net growth in 2014 616 266 445 Net growth in 2013 821 697 424 Record Year 2013 (821) 2013 (697) 2014 (445)
UK Company Share
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)
In the first half of 2014 Cheshire formed 1.9% of all UK companies. This is less than the 2013 figure of 2.1%.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Cheshire 2014 1.9% 2013 2.1% 2012 1.8% 2011 1.5% 2010 1.6% Record Year (since 1960) 2007 (8.5%) Company Share by Half Year
In the first half of 2014 Cheshire formed 1.9% of all UK companies. This is less than the 2013 figure of 2.1%.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Cheshire 2014 1.9% 2013 2.1% 2012 1.8% 2011 1.5% 2010 1.6% Record Year (since 1960) 2007 (8.5%) Company Share by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)
In the second quarter of 2014, Cheshire formed 1.9% of all UK companies.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) Cheshire 2014 1.9% 2013 2.2% 2012 1.8% 2011 1.5% 2010 1.6% Record Year (since 1960) 2013 (2.2%) Company Share by Quarter
In the second quarter of 2014, Cheshire formed 1.9% of all UK companies.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) Cheshire 2014 1.9% 2013 2.2% 2012 1.8% 2011 1.5% 2010 1.6% Record Year (since 1960) 2013 (2.2%) Company Share by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)
Company Share by Month
Company Share by Month
April May June UK formation share in 2014 1.9% 1.9% 1.9% UK formation share in 2013 2.3% 2.2% 1.9% % change -18.0% -15.0% 0.1% Record Year 2004 (2.9%) 2013 (2.2%) 2014 (1.9%) April May June UK formation share in 2014 1.9% 1.9% 1.9% UK formation share in 2013 2.3% 2.2% 1.9% % change -18.0% -15.0% 0.1% Record Year 2004 (2.9%) 2013 (2.2%) 2014 (1.9%)
Director Age
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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 4.1% compared to the UK figure of 4.3%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.8% compared to the UK figure of 3.5%.
Director Age by Half Year
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 4.1% compared to the UK figure of 4.3%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.8% compared to the UK figure of 3.5%.
Director Age by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)
The average age of a director in the second quarter of 2014 was 44.1.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.5% compared to the UK figure of 3.9%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.9% compared to the UK figure of 3.6%.
Director Age by Quarter
The average age of a director in the second quarter of 2014 was 44.1.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.5% compared to the UK figure of 3.9%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.9% compared to the UK figure of 3.6%.
Director Age by Quarter
Director Gender
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)
The record first half year for female directors in Cheshire was 2005 when 32.8% of all directors were female.
28.1% of all director appointments in Cheshire 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
The record first half year for female directors in Cheshire was 2005 when 32.8% of all directors were female.
28.1% of all director appointments in Cheshire 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
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)
The record second quarter for female directors in Cheshire was in 2005 when 32.6% of all directors were female.
28.3% of all director appointments in Cheshire 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
The record second quarter for female directors in Cheshire was in 2005 when 32.6% of all directors were female.
28.3% of all director appointments in Cheshire 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
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Previous 12 months (Jun 2013-Jun 2014)
Excluding: LIMITED, LTD, &, UK, SERVICES, THE, (UK), AND, LTD., A, LLP, SOLUTIONS, COMPANY, OF.
word percentage uk word uk percentage ENGINEERING 4.38% CONSULTING 5.16% CONSULTING 3.35% MANAGEMENT 4.64% MANAGEMENT 2.97% CONSULTANCY 3.50% CONSULTANCY 2.65% PROPERTY 2.66% DESIGN 1.51% TRADING 2.03% PROJECT 1.14% ENGINEERING 1.99% PROPERTY 1.06% CONSTRUCTION 1.93% SOCIAL 1.05% LONDON 1.93% CONSULTANTS 1.03% CARE 1.85% CONSTRUCTION 1.02% DESIGN 1.75% CHESHIRE 1.00% CONSULTANTS 1.73% CARE 0.99% BUSINESS 1.69% IT 0.83% PROPERTIES 1.63% J 0.79% TRANSPORT 1.58% BUSINESS 0.74% GLOBAL 1.55% ASSOCIATES 0.70% INVESTMENTS 1.55% M 0.69% J 1.51% S 0.69% ASSOCIATES 1.48% ELECTRICAL 0.68% MEDIA 1.44% TRANSPORT 0.65% ELECTRICAL 1.40% DEVELOPMENTS 0.65% IT 1.33% C 0.58% DEVELOPMENTS 1.33% FINANCIAL 0.57% BUILDING 1.26% TECHNICAL 0.51% M 1.24% R 0.51% CO., 1.20% word percentage uk word uk percentage ENGINEERING 4.38% CONSULTING 5.16% CONSULTING 3.35% MANAGEMENT 4.64% MANAGEMENT 2.98% CONSULTANCY 3.49% CONSULTANCY 2.64% PROPERTY 2.66% DESIGN 1.51% TRADING 2.03% PROJECT 1.15% ENGINEERING 1.99% PROPERTY 1.06% LONDON 1.93% SOCIAL 1.05% CONSTRUCTION 1.93% CONSULTANTS 1.03% CARE 1.85% CONSTRUCTION 1.03% DESIGN 1.75% CHESHIRE 1.00% CONSULTANTS 1.73% CARE 0.99% BUSINESS 1.69% IT 0.83% PROPERTIES 1.63% J 0.79% TRANSPORT 1.58% BUSINESS 0.76% GLOBAL 1.55% S 0.70% INVESTMENTS 1.55% ASSOCIATES 0.70% J 1.50% M 0.69% ASSOCIATES 1.48% ELECTRICAL 0.68% MEDIA 1.44% TRANSPORT 0.65% ELECTRICAL 1.40% DEVELOPMENTS 0.65% IT 1.33% C 0.58% DEVELOPMENTS 1.33% FINANCIAL 0.56% BUILDING 1.26% R 0.52% M 1.23% TECHNICAL 0.51% CO., 1.20%
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 4,078 261,557 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 2,940 57,421 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 1,190 40,250 99999 - Dormant Company 690 48,436 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 482 29,029 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 438 19,058 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 330 28,352 71129 - Other engineering activities 312 5,787 88990 - Other social work activities without accommodation not elsewhere classified 290 4,170 62090 - Other information technology service activities 188 13,024 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 183 9,900 86900 - Other human health activities 162 11,292 41100 - Development of building projects 161 10,527 49410 - Freight transport by road 157 9,265 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 152 8,533 74990 - Non-trading company 147 14,351 86220 - Specialists medical practice activities 144 3,855 62012 - Business and domestic software development 138 9,834 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 136 10,133 47990 - Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets 127 6,286 sic code number of companies uk companies None Supplied 4,052 259,495 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 2,940 57,459 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 1,189 40,375 99999 - Dormant Company 692 48,126 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 486 29,145 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 440 19,026 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 329 28,340 71129 - Other engineering activities 313 5,810 88990 - Other social work activities without accommodation not elsewhere classified 291 4,191 62090 - Other information technology service activities 187 13,042 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 183 9,940 86900 - Other human health activities 166 11,353 41100 - Development of building projects 161 10,664 49410 - Freight transport by road 159 9,318 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 152 8,555 74990 - Non-trading company 142 14,184 86220 - Specialists medical practice activities 142 3,858 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 140 10,262 62012 - Business and domestic software development 137 9,875 47990 - Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets 127 6,296
Recent Companies
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