Chigwell, Essex

2012 Annual Business Confidence Report

Headlines

  • 2012 was a record year for company registrations in Chigwell when compared to any year in history.
  • The second half of 2012 saw a new record in company registrations in Chigwell when compared to any previous second half year.
  • The second half of 2012 was a record second half year for company registrations in Chigwell when compared to any half year in history.
  • Q4 2012 saw a new record in company registrations in Chigwell when compared to any previous Q4.
  • Q4 2012 was a record quarter for company registrations in Chigwell when compared to any quarter in history.
  • November 2012 saw a new record in company registrations in Chigwell when compared to any previous November.
  • October 2012 saw a new record in company registrations in Chigwell when compared to any previous October.
  • 2012 was a record year for net growth in Chigwell when compared to any year in history.
  • The second half of 2012 saw a new record in net growth in Chigwell when compared to any previous second half year.
  • The second half of 2012 was a record second half year for net growth in Chigwell when compared to any half year in history.
  • Q4 2012 saw a new record in net growth in Chigwell when compared to any previous Q4.
  • Q4 2012 was a record quarter for net growth in Chigwell when compared to any quarter in history.
  • November 2012 saw a new record in net growth in Chigwell when compared to any previous November.
  • November 2012 was a record month for net growth in Chigwell when compared to any month in history.

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 (2012)

    2012 was a record year for company registrations in Chigwell when compared to any year in history.

    A total of 144 companies were formed in Chigwell in 2012. This total is 16.1% higher than in 2011 and compares favourably to the UK figure of a 8.6% growth compared to 452,870 the previous year.

    YearChigwellUK
    2012144491,893
    2011124452,870
    2010129400,358
    200988362,675
    200898349,203
    Record Year2012 (144)2012 (491,893)
    New Companies by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2012)

    The second half of 2012 saw a new record in company registrations in Chigwell when compared to any previous second half year.

    The second half of 2012 was a record second half year for company registrations in Chigwell when compared to any half year in history.

    In the second half of 2012 a total of 84 companies were formed in Chigwell. This figure is 33.3% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide figure of 6.5%.

    The highest total for a second half year in Chigwell occurred in 2012 when a total of 84 were formed.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)ChigwellUK
    201284238,743
    201163224,135
    % change33.3%6.5%
    Record Year2012 (84)2012 (238,743)
    New Companies by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2012)

    Q4 2012 saw a new record in company registrations in Chigwell when compared to any previous Q4.

    Q4 2012 was a record quarter for company registrations in Chigwell when compared to any quarter in history.

    A total of 45 companies were registered in Chigwell during the fourth quarter of 2012 (Oct 2012 - Dec 2012).

    This figure is an increase of 66.7% versus the same period last year (Q4 2011). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 9.4% against the same period last year.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2012 - Dec 2012)ChigwellUK
    201245119,875
    201127109,623
    % change66.7%9.4%
    Record Year 2012 (45) 2012 (119,875)
    New Companies by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2012)

    November 2012 saw a new record in company registrations in Chigwell when compared to any previous November.

    October 2012 saw a new record in company registrations in Chigwell when compared to any previous October.

    New Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    New companies in 2012171810
    New companies in 201110512
    % change70.0%260.0%-16.7%
    Record Year2012 (17)2012 (18)2010 (13)

Closed Companies (dissolved)

  1. Annual Data (2012)

    A total of 73 companies were dissolved in Chigwell in 2012. This total is 19.8% lower than in 2011 and compares unfavourably to the UK figure of 6.6% decrease compared to the previous year.

    YearChigwellUK
    201273293,728
    201191314,524
    2010108342,233
    2009160533,787
    200841237,873
    Record Year2009 (160)2009 (533,787)
    Dissolved Companies by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2012)

    In the second half of 2012 a total of 32 companies were dissolved in Chigwell. This figure is 23.8% lower than last year, which compares well to the UK wide change of -4.1%.

    The highest total for a second half year in Chigwell occurred in 2009 when a total of 69 were closed.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)ChigwellUK
    201232145,934
    201142152,213
    % change-23.8%-4.1%
    Record Year2009 (69)2009 (244,543)
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2012)

    A total of 16 companies were dissolved in Chigwell during the fourth quarter of 2012 (Oct 2012 - Dec 2012).

    This figure is a decrease of 23.8% versus the same period last year (Q4 2011). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw a decrease of 12.4% against the same period last year.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2012 - Dec 2012)ChigwellUK
    20121670,026
    20112179,983
    % change-23.8%-12.4%
    Record Year 2009 (33) 2009 (85,139)
    Dissolved Companies by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2012)

    Dissolved Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    Closed companies in 2012925
    Closed companies in 2011786
    % change28.6%-75.0%-17%
    Record Year2010 (11)2009 (12)2009 (11)

Net Company Growth

  1. Annual Data (2012)

    2012 was a record year for net growth in Chigwell when compared to any year in history.

    A total of 71 companies were added to the company register for Chigwell in 2012. This number represents growth of 57.3% in the total number of active companies, which compares favourably to the UK figure of 43.8%.

    This number is 38 companies higher than the previous year.

    The highest net company growth figure ever seen in one year came in 2012 when the Chigwell company register grew by 71 companies.

    YearChigwellUK
    201271198,165
    201133138,346
    20102158,125
    2009-72-171,112
    200857111,330
    Record Year2012 (71)2003 (242,541)
    Net Growth by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2012)

    The second half of 2012 saw a new record in net growth in Chigwell when compared to any previous second half year.

    The second half of 2012 was a record second half year for net growth in Chigwell when compared to any half year in history.

    In the second half of 2012 the company register for Chigwell increased by 52 companies.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)ChigwellUK
    20125292,809
    20112171,922
    Record Year2012 (52)2003 (117,772)
    Net Growth by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2012)

    Q4 2012 saw a new record in net growth in Chigwell when compared to any previous Q4.

    Q4 2012 was a record quarter for net growth in Chigwell when compared to any quarter in history.

    Net company growth for Chigwell during the fourth quarter of 2012 (Oct 2012 - Dec 2012) was 29 companies.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2012 - Dec 2012)ChigwellUK
    20122949,849
    2011629,640
    Record Year 2012 (29) 2003 (57,175)
    Net Growth by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2012)

    November 2012 saw a new record in net growth in Chigwell when compared to any previous November.

    November 2012 was a record month for net growth in Chigwell when compared to any month in history.

    Net Growth by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    Net growth in 20128165
    Net growth in 20113-36
    Record Year2003 (10)2012 (16)2010 (10)

UK Company Share

  1. Annual Data (2012)

    In 2012 Chigwell formed 0.0% of all UK companies. This is no change on 2011 when Chigwell was responsible for 0.0% of all UK companies.

    YearChigwell
    20120.0%
    20110.0%
    20100.0%
    20090.0%
    20080.0%
    Record Year (since 1960)1962 (0.0%)
    Company Share by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2012)

    In the second half of 2012 Chigwell formed 0.0% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2011 figure of 0.0%.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)Chigwell
    20120.0%
    20110.0%
    20100.0%
    20090.0%
    20080.0%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1962 (0.1%)
    Company Share by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2012)

    In the fourth quarter of 2012, Chigwell formed 0.0% of all UK companies.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2012 - Dec 2012)Chigwell
    20120.0%
    20110.0%
    20100.0%
    20090.0%
    20080.0%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1962 (0.2%)
    Company Share by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2012)

    Company Share by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    UK formation share in 20120.0%0.0%0.0%
    UK formation share in 20110.0%0.0%0.0%
    % change43.0%242.7%-18.9%
    Record Year1966 (0.5%)1960 (0.2%)1976 (0.2%)

Director Age

  1. Annual Data (2012)

    The average age of a director in 2012 was 41.0.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 7.0% compared to the UK figure of 3.8%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.1% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.

    Director Age by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2012)

    The average age of a director in the second half of 2012 was 39.9.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 8.1% compared to the UK figure of 4.3%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 0.8% compared to the UK figure of 4.0%.

    Director Age by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2012)

    The average age of a director in the fourth quarter of 2012 was 38.2.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 17.6% compared to the UK figure of 4.4%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 0.0% compared to the UK figure of 3.9%.

    Director Age by Quarter

Director Gender

  1. Annual Data (2012)

    The record year for female directors in Chigwell was 1860 when 35.7% of all directors were female.

    The percentage of female directors in Chigwell in 2012 was 24.5%. The average for the UK during this time was 29.9%

    Director Gender by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2012)

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

    34.9% of all director appointments in Chigwell in the second half of 2012 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.5% for the same period.

    Director Gender by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2012)

    The record fourth quarter for female directors in Chigwell was in 1977 when 31.2% of all directors were female.

    37.7% of all director appointments in Chigwell in the fourth quarter of 2012 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.3% for the same period.

    Director Gender by Quarter

Naming Trends

  1. Previous 12 months (Dec 2011-Dec 2012)

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

    wordpercentageuk worduk percentage
    LONDON2.17%CONSULTING5.15%
    MANAGEMENT2.17%MANAGEMENT4.78%
    CARE1.81%CONSULTANCY3.31%
    TRADING1.45%PROPERTY2.40%
    PROPERTY1.45%TRADING2.03%
    D1.09%DESIGN1.86%
    PROPERTIES1.09%ASSOCIATES1.82%
    GLOBAL1.09%ENGINEERING1.79%
    CAPITAL1.09%BUSINESS1.76%
    RED0.72%CONSULTANTS1.75%
    MY0.72%CONSTRUCTION1.69%
    MAMMOTH0.72%LONDON1.69%
    HOUSE0.72%MEDIA1.69%
    CONSULTING0.72%GLOBAL1.59%
    MEDIA0.72%J1.57%
    ECO0.72%INVESTMENTS1.46%
    WALL0.72%IT1.43%
    SECURITY0.72%CARE1.39%
    EVENTS0.72%PROPERTIES1.34%
    SUNSHINE0.72%M1.26%
    T0.72%BUILDING1.23%
    PARTNERS0.72%ENTERPRISES1.21%
    CORPORATION0.72%TRAINING1.18%
    FIRST0.72%ELECTRICAL1.17%
    MARKETING0.72%SECURITY1.17%

SIC Data

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

    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied89236,139
    96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified1022,058
    62020 - Information technology consultancy activities923,256
    99999 - Dormant Company940,648
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management630,396
    86900 - Other human health activities67,866
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified652,427
    7487 - Other business activities510,703
    68100 - Buying and selling of own real estate54,752
    63990 - Other information service activities not elsewhere classified44,220
    47190 - Other retail sale in non-specialised stores32,997
    56101 - Licensed restaurants36,400
    86101 - Hospital activities32,187
    43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified36,419
    41100 - Development of building projects37,980
    68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate36,971
    87100 - Residential nursing care facilities2316
    64999 - Financial intermediation not elsewhere classified24,537
    86210 - General medical practice activities23,960
    94990 - Activities of other membership organizations not elsewhere classified21,370

Recent Companies

  1. Randomly selected companies from this quarter

    COMPANY NUMBERCOMPANY NAMEINCORPORATION DATE
    08317737 STEYN SERVICES LIMITED 04 Dec 2012
    08319187 GLORICS LIMITED 05 Dec 2012
    08321655 RAG DOLL BEAUTY LTD 06 Dec 2012
    08321675 45 ARGYLE STREET (FREEHOLD) LTD 06 Dec 2012
    08324485 THEPENSIONSCOMPANY LIMITED 10 Dec 2012
    08325795 1615 MEDIA AND EVENTS LTD 11 Dec 2012
    08339130 U&S TRADING LIMITED 21 Dec 2012
    08340623 AFUWUN LIMITED 24 Dec 2012
    08342085 GSK MECHANICAL LIMITED 28 Dec 2012
    08343019 SWENTA LIMITED 31 Dec 2012

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