Chichester, West Sussex

2010 Annual Business Confidence Report

Headlines

  • The second half of 2010 saw a new record in company closures in Chichester when compared to any previous second half year.
  • Q4 2010 saw a new record in company closures in Chichester when compared to any previous Q4.
  • November 2010 saw a new record in company closures in Chichester when compared to any previous November.
  • October 2010 saw a new record in company closures in Chichester when compared to any previous October.

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 (2010)

    A total of 437 companies were formed in Chichester in 2010. This total is 12.3% higher than in 2009 and compares equally to the UK figure of a 10.4% growth compared to 362,675 the previous year.

    YearChichesterUK
    2010437400,358
    2009389362,675
    2008345349,203
    2007392457,649
    2006441405,440
    Record Year2003 (537)2007 (457,649)
    New Companies by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2010)

    In the second half of 2010 a total of 212 companies were formed in Chichester. This figure is 6.5% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 8.8%.

    The highest total for a second half year in Chichester occurred in 2003 when a total of 278 were formed.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)ChichesterUK
    2010212196,609
    2009199180,654
    % change6.5%8.8%
    Record Year2003 (278)2003 (201,446)
    New Companies by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2010)

    A total of 100 companies were registered in Chichester during the fourth quarter of 2010 (Oct 2010 - Dec 2010).

    This figure is an increase of 8.7% versus the same period last year (Q4 2009). This figure compares equally to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 10.6% against the same period last year.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2010 - Dec 2010)ChichesterUK
    201010095,117
    20099285,983
    % change8.7%10.6%
    Record Year 2003 (151) 2010 (95,117)
    New Companies by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2010)

    New Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    New companies in 2010363826
    New companies in 2009353324
    % change2.9%15.2%8.3%
    Record Year2003 (77)2002 (54)2003 (43)

Closed Companies (dissolved)

  1. Annual Data (2010)

    A total of 376 companies were dissolved in Chichester in 2010. This total is 14.4% lower than in 2009 and compares favourably to the UK figure of 35.9% decrease compared to the previous year.

    YearChichesterUK
    2010376342,232
    2009439533,773
    2008284237,901
    2007279220,295
    2006267200,166
    Record Year2009 (439)2009 (533,773)
    Dissolved Companies by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2010)

    The second half of 2010 saw a new record in company closures in Chichester when compared to any previous second half year.

    In the second half of 2010 a total of 200 companies were dissolved in Chichester. This figure is 5.3% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of -32.7%.

    The highest total for a second half year in Chichester occurred in 2010 when a total of 200 were closed.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)ChichesterUK
    2010200164,601
    2009190244,537
    % change5.3%-32.7%
    Record Year2010 (200)2009 (244,537)
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2010)

    Q4 2010 saw a new record in company closures in Chichester when compared to any previous Q4.

    A total of 105 companies were dissolved in Chichester during the fourth quarter of 2010 (Oct 2010 - Dec 2010).

    This figure is an increase of 23.5% versus the same period last year (Q4 2009). This figure compares poorly to the UK as a whole, which saw a decrease of 9.7% against the same period last year.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2010 - Dec 2010)ChichesterUK
    201010576,896
    20098585,136
    % change23.5%-9.7%
    Record Year 2010 (105) 2009 (85,136)
    Dissolved Companies by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2010)

    November 2010 saw a new record in company closures in Chichester when compared to any previous November.

    October 2010 saw a new record in company closures in Chichester when compared to any previous October.

    Dissolved Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    Closed companies in 2010414420
    Closed companies in 2009292729
    % change41.4%63.0%-31%
    Record Year2010 (41)2010 (44)2009 (29)

Net Company Growth

  1. Annual Data (2010)

    A total of 61 companies were added to the company register for Chichester in 2010. This number represents growth of 15.7% in the total number of active companies, which compares unfavourably to the UK figure of 16.0%.

    This number is 111 companies higher than the previous year.

    The highest net company growth figure ever seen in one year came in 2003 when the Chichester company register grew by 314 companies.

    YearChichesterUK
    20106158,126
    2009-50-171,098
    200861111,302
    2007113237,354
    2006174205,274
    Record Year2003 (314)2003 (242,543)
    Net Growth by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2010)

    In the second half of 2010 the company register for Chichester increased by 12 companies.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)ChichesterUK
    20101232,008
    20099-63,883
    Record Year2003 (174)2003 (117,772)
    Net Growth by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2010)

    Net company growth for Chichester during the fourth quarter of 2010 (Oct 2010 - Dec 2010) was -5 companies.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2010 - Dec 2010)ChichesterUK
    2010-518,221
    20097847
    Record Year 2003 (108) 2003 (57,175)
    Net Growth by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2010)

    Net Growth by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    Net growth in 2010-5-66
    Net growth in 200966-5
    Record Year2003 (60)2002 (28)2003 (28)

UK Company Share

  1. Annual Data (2010)

    In 2010 Chichester formed 0.1% of all UK companies. This is no change on 2009 when Chichester was responsible for 0.1% of all UK companies.

    YearChichester
    20100.1%
    20090.1%
    20080.1%
    20070.1%
    20060.1%
    Record Year (since 1960)1969 (0.2%)
    Company Share by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2010)

    In the second half of 2010 Chichester formed 0.1% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2009 figure of 0.1%.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)Chichester
    20100.1%
    20090.1%
    20080.1%
    20070.1%
    20060.1%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1968 (0.3%)
    Company Share by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2010)

    In the fourth quarter of 2010, Chichester formed 0.1% of all UK companies.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2010 - Dec 2010)Chichester
    20100.1%
    20090.1%
    20080.1%
    20070.1%
    20060.1%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1968 (0.4%)
    Company Share by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2010)

    Company Share by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    UK formation share in 20100.1%0.1%0.1%
    UK formation share in 20090.1%0.1%0.1%
    % change-9.9%2.9%3.0%
    Record Year1968 (0.4%)1968 (0.5%)1968 (0.4%)

Director Age

  1. Annual Data (2010)

    The average age of a director in 2010 was 46.4.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 2.9% compared to the UK figure of 2.5%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 5.2% compared to the UK figure of 4.5%.

    Director Age by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2010)

    The average age of a director in the second half of 2010 was 47.1.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 2.5% compared to the UK figure of 2.8%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 5.0% compared to the UK figure of 4.4%.

    Director Age by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2010)

    The average age of a director in the fourth quarter of 2010 was 46.7.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 1.6% compared to the UK figure of 3.0%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.1% compared to the UK figure of 4.4%.

    Director Age by Quarter

Director Gender

  1. Annual Data (2010)

    The record year for female directors in Chichester was 1857 when 36.4% of all directors were female.

    The percentage of female directors in Chichester in 2010 was 30.5%. The average for the UK during this time was 26.2%

    Director Gender by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2010)

    The record second half year for female directors in Chichester was 1860 when 42.9% of all directors were female.

    28.0% of all director appointments in Chichester in the second half of 2010 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.0% for the same period.

    Director Gender by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2010)

    The record fourth quarter for female directors in Chichester was in 1977 when 31.1% of all directors were female.

    28.6% of all director appointments in Chichester in the fourth quarter of 2010 were female. This compares to a UK average of 24.7% for the same period.

    Director Gender by Quarter

Naming Trends

  1. Previous 12 months (Dec 2009-Dec 2010)

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

    wordpercentageuk worduk percentage
    BUSINESS1.43%CONSULTING5.06%
    MANAGEMENT1.30%MANAGEMENT5.01%
    SUSSEX1.30%CONSULTANCY3.14%
    ASSOCIATES1.04%PROPERTY2.36%
    CONSULTANCY1.04%TRADING2.11%
    MARKETING0.91%ASSOCIATES1.95%
    SOUTH0.91%DESIGN1.92%
    CHICHESTER0.91%BUSINESS1.82%
    DEVELOPMENTS0.78%CONSTRUCTION1.82%
    WEST0.78%CONSULTANTS1.76%
    BOSHAM0.78%MEDIA1.71%
    AIR0.65%ENGINEERING1.62%
    PROPERTIES0.65%LONDON1.60%
    PROPERTY0.65%CARE1.45%
    CONSULTING0.65%INVESTMENTS1.44%
    FINANCIAL0.65%GLOBAL1.43%
    PROTECTION0.52%J1.42%
    CARE0.52%IT1.41%
    SUPPORT0.52%PROPERTIES1.34%
    MYCLOUD0.52%INTERNATIONAL1.34%
    TRADING0.52%BUILDING1.34%
    JS0.52%M1.30%
    MY0.52%ELECTRICAL1.25%
    HOLDINGS0.52%SYSTEMS1.24%
    MARINE0.52%S1.23%

SIC Data

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

    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied152199,572
    7487 - Other business activities6063,348
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified2627,550
    9999 - Dormant Company2320,144
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management2314,505
    7414 - Business & management consultancy1613,474
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified137,088
    7499 - Non-trading company1212,000
    7260 - Other computer related activities128,089
    96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified128,799
    68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate103,755
    99999 - Dormant Company1016,285
    41100 - Development of building projects93,765
    43210 - Electrical installation82,980
    62090 - Other information technology service activities76,330
    62020 - Information technology consultancy activities79,177
    4521 - General construction & civil engineering66,598
    68320 - Management of real estate on a fee or contract basis63,097
    70100 - Activities of head offices62,862
    74990 - Non-trading company68,243

Recent Companies

  1. Randomly selected companies from this quarter

    COMPANY NUMBERCOMPANY NAMEINCORPORATION DATE
    07469577 BRACKLESHAM BAY DEVELOPMENTS LTD 14 Dec 2010
    07479302 MY TRAVEL NETWORK LIMITED 29 Dec 2010
    07476954 BOOST IMPACT LIMITED 22 Dec 2010
    07475708 ALLDAY EXPRESS LTD 21 Dec 2010
    07475574 POSH PEDALERS LIMITED 21 Dec 2010
    07475538 MELROSE OFFSHORE RECRUITMENT LTD 21 Dec 2010
    07467530 APEX OPENBOOKS LTD 13 Dec 2010
    07467025 ESSENTIAL MAINTENANCE AND FIRE STOP LIMITED 13 Dec 2010
    07466426 CANTONI INTERNATIONAL PLC 10 Dec 2010
    07464588 AUTO-KINETIC LTD 08 Dec 2010
    07463166 DCM CONSTRUCTION LIMITED 07 Dec 2010
    07461144 IMI-TEAK LIMITED 06 Dec 2010
    07458974 R&M REGENERATION MANAGEMENT LIMITED 02 Dec 2010
    07478815 TIMES THREE LTD 29 Dec 2010
    07478254 PARK GATWICK LTD 29 Dec 2010
    07477836 WSMC LIMITED 23 Dec 2010
    07476900 SATTECH SUPPORT LTD 22 Dec 2010
    07476504 ECLIPSE FINANCIAL SYSTEMS LIMITED 22 Dec 2010
    07472049 WADEY LTD 16 Dec 2010
    07463253 THE SOUP DRAGON CAFE LTD 08 Dec 2010
    07461964 THE SOUPE DRAGON LIMITED 07 Dec 2010
    07460805 RCC CONSULTANCY LTD 06 Dec 2010
    07458089 SUSSEX BUILDING WORKS LTD 02 Dec 2010
    07456947 M.T. VIBES LTD 01 Dec 2010
    OC360111 95-101 WESTBOURNE GROVE LLP 07 Dec 2010